Overview
Milejow wastewater treatment plant serves Milejów-Osada in województwo lubelskie, Poland, with a population equivalent of 20,477. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Milejow wastewater treatment plant is located in Milejów-Osada, a town in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. It serves a population of approximately 20,477, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect the local environment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Wieprz River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula flows northward into the Baltic Sea, making the plant's operations important for the health of the Baltic Sea ecosystem. The region's aquatic habitats support diverse species and are part of Poland's natural heritage.
Environmental context
The Milejow plant discharges into the Wieprz River basin, which flows into the Vistula River and eventually the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's treatment performance directly affects the ecological health of downstream rivers and the coastal marine environment, supporting aquatic life and reducing eutrophication risks.
Frequently asked questions
The Milejow plant is located in Milejów-Osada, in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 20,477 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Wieprz River, a tributary of the Vistula River, and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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