Overview
Koszanowo wastewater treatment plant serves 18,274 people in the Wielkopolskie region of Poland. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
Koszanowo wastewater treatment plant is located in the Wielkopolskie region of Poland, serving the local community of Koszanowo and surrounding areas. The plant handles wastewater for a population equivalent of 18,274, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 treated effluent from Koszanowo likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Oder River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The Koszanowo plant discharges into a local watercourse that is part of the Oder River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Proper wastewater treatment helps maintain water quality in the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Koszanowo plant is located in the town of Koszanowo, in the Wielkopolskie region of Poland, within the gmina of Śmigiel.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 18,274 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Koszanowo is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the Koszanowo plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of wastewater based on agglomeration size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are in sensitive areas where more advanced treatment may be needed.
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