Kurow Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kurów, Poland - Secondary Treatment Facility

The Kurow wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Kurów, within the gmina Kurów in powiat puławski, województwo lubelskie, Poland. This facility serves a small population of 195 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. 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 of this size. The designed capacity of 6,820 m³/day is significantly larger than current discharge volumes of 27.80 m³/day, indicating substantial reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the local aquatic environment from untreated wastewater, supporting water quality in the region's rivers and downstream ecosystems.

The Kurow plant discharges into the local watershed within the Vistula River basin, which drains into the Baltic Sea. The region's rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and human use. The secondary treatment provided by the plant reduces organic pollutants and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.