Overview
Lidzbark wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ciechanówko in warmińsko-mazurskie, Poland. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,080 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Lidzbark wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciechanówko, a town in the warmińsko-mazurskie region of Poland. It serves a population of about 8,080 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a plant in Poland, it 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 sensitive to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Vistula River basin and the Baltic Sea. Proper treatment helps protect the region's aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the Baltic Sea, which is sensitive to nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor.
Frequently asked questions
The Lidzbark wastewater treatment plant is located in Ciechanówko, a town in the warmińsko-mazurskie region of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 8,080 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 8,000 people typically require secondary treatment, and may need advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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