Overview
Maszewo wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Maszewo in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,966 under EU regulatory standards.
The Maszewo wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Maszewo, within the gmina Maszewo, powiat goleniowski, in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. The facility serves a population of around 8,966, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish treatment plant, Maszewo 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these EU standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Odra River basin. The region's aquatic ecosystems rely on effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and support biodiversity. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The Maszewo plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Odra River basin, which flows into the Szczecin Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is sensitive to nutrient loading. Effective treatment helps prevent eutrophication in the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea already under pressure from agricultural and urban runoff.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 15 Spacerowa Street in Maszewo, gmina Maszewo, powiat goleniowski, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 8,966 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Odra River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment. In Poland, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea.
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