Overview
Krynica Morska wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Krynica Morska, Poland, with advanced treatment for a population of 5,318. It discharges treated wastewater near the Vistula Lagoon, a sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
The Krynica Morska wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Krynica Morska, Poland, on the Vistula Spit near the Baltic Sea. It serves a population of 5,318 and operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting the environmental sensitivity of its coastal setting. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, which is critical for protecting the nearby Vistula Lagoon and Baltic Sea from eutrophication. The plant's designed capacity of 21,350 m³/day indicates it can handle seasonal population fluctuations typical of tourist destinations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Vistula Lagoon, which connects to the Baltic Sea via the Strait of Baltiysk. This water body is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important migratory corridor for birds. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading into this fragile coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vistula Lagoon, a coastal lagoon connected to the Baltic Sea. This water body is part of a larger drainage basin that includes the Vistula River delta. The lagoon supports diverse aquatic life and is an important habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the Baltic Sea's sensitive marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Krynica Morska, a coastal town on the Vistula Spit in northern Poland, near the border with Russia. Its address is 22 Zalewowa Street, Krynica Morska, powiat nowodworski, 82-120.
The plant serves a population of 5,318, which may increase during tourist seasons due to the town's coastal resort status.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Vistula Lagoon, a coastal lagoon that connects to the Baltic Sea. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent to protect the sensitive marine environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is required, but advanced treatment is mandated for discharges into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea.
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