Overview
Miescisko wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mieścisko in Wielkopolskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,901 and has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day.
The Miescisko wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Mieścisko, within the Wielkopolskie region of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 1,901 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal facility under Polish and EU regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 3,200 m³/day indicates adequate infrastructure for current and future needs, with a reported discharge volume of 271.05 m³/day. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways, ultimately contributing to the Warta River basin and the Baltic Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warta River catchment, which flows into the Oder River and eventually the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The secondary treatment process helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Mieścisko, a town in the Wielkopolskie region of Poland, near the address Stadion Sportowy, Wągrowiecka.
The plant serves a population of 1,901 people, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 must have secondary treatment. Miescisko, serving 1,901, is below this threshold but still meets secondary treatment standards.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,200 m³ per day, which is sufficient for its current discharge volume of 271 m³ per day.
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