Overview
Kozlice wastewater treatment plant serves the village of Koźlice in Lower Silesia, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 392 with a designed capacity of 2600 m³/day.
Kozlice wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Koźlice, within the gmina of Gaworzyce in powiat polkowicki, Lower Silesian Voivodeship, Poland. The plant serves a small population of 392 and has a designed capacity of 2600 m³/day, indicating it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. Secondary treatment typically involves activated sludge or similar biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Oder River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and groundwater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecological network. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the health of downstream water bodies, including the Oder estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The Kozlice plant is located in the village of Koźlice, gmina Gaworzyce, powiat polkowicki, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland.
The plant serves a population of 392, making it a small-scale facility designed for a rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Oder River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. Although Kozlice serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets secondary treatment standards, aligning with the directive's goals for environmental protection.
For small rural plants like Kozlice, secondary treatment is standard, often using biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters. Polish regulations align with EU standards, ensuring adequate treatment to protect local water bodies.
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