Overview
Kolbuszowa Dolna wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,152 people in the Podkarpackie region of Poland. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
Kolbuszowa Dolna wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Kolbuszowa Dolna, within the gmina of Kolbuszowa in the Podkarpackie voivodeship of southeastern Poland. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,152, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by mixed agricultural and forested landscapes, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, Poland's largest river system. The Vistula flows northward through the country and discharges into the Baltic Sea via the Gdańsk Bay. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and rural settlements, making the plant's treatment role critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kolbuszowa Dolna, a village in the gmina of Kolbuszowa, powiat kolbuszowski, in the Podkarpackie voivodeship of southeastern Poland.
The plant serves approximately 13,152 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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