Overview
Lubaczow wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lubaczow in Podkarpackie Voivodeship, Poland. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,826 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Lubaczow wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lubaczow in southeastern Poland, within the Podkarpackie Voivodeship. The facility serves a population of around 14,826 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment levels. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the San River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula flows northward into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the San River basin and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Lubaczow plant discharges into the San River basin, which flows into the Vistula River and eventually the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in an ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Lubaczow wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lubaczow, in the Podkarpackie Voivodeship of southeastern Poland.
The plant serves approximately 14,826 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the San River, a tributary of the Vistula River, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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