Overview
Lubomierz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Lubomierz in Lower Silesia, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a small population of 672, discharging treated effluent into local waterways.
The Lubomierz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lubomierz, within the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland. It serves a small community of approximately 672 residents, reflecting the scale of a rural agglomeration. The plant is situated near the Gryfiogórska area, within the Lwówek Śląski county. As a secondary treatment facility, Lubomierz meets the standard requirements under Polish regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) below 2,000, secondary treatment is typically sufficient. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,267 m³/day, though current discharge volume is 95.82 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent from Lubomierz ultimately drains into the Bóbr River basin, a tributary of the Oder River, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats and the downstream Oder estuary.
Environmental context
The Lubomierz plant discharges into the Bóbr River catchment, part of the Oder River basin that flows into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Lubomierz wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Lubomierz, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland, near the Gryfiogórska area.
The plant serves a population of 672 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The plant discharges into the Bóbr River catchment, part of the Oder River basin, ultimately flowing into the Baltic Sea. It helps protect local streams and downstream water quality.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
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