Overview
Kock wastewater treatment plant in województwo lubelskie, Poland, serves 795 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 113.36 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day.
The Kock wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kock, within województwo lubelskie in eastern Poland. This facility serves a population of 795, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 113.36 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution and supports the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, the largest river system in Poland. The Vistula flows into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient inputs. The secondary treatment at Kock reduces organic load and suspended solids, contributing to the protection of downstream water quality and aquatic habitats in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Kock wastewater treatment plant is located at 87A Berka Joselewicza in Kock, within the gmina Kock, powiat lubartowski, województwo lubelskie, Poland.
The Kock wastewater treatment plant serves a population of 795, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
As a Polish facility, the Kock plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller agglomerations like Kock, appropriate treatment is still mandated to protect the environment.
The Kock wastewater treatment plant has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day, which is significantly higher than its current discharge volume of 113.36 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity.
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