Overview
Miłosław wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,153 people in the Wielkopolskie region of Poland. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for secondary treatment.
The Miłosław wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Miłosław, within the powiat wrzesiński of województwo wielkopolskie, Poland. It serves a population of around 11,153 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is operated by the local municipal utility, Zakład Gospodarki Komunalnej w Miłosławiu, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Warta River basin, a major tributary of the Oder River. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, with the Oder flowing into the Baltic Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warta River basin, which flows into the Oder River and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. The local watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, providing habitat for fish and bird species. The Oder estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that requires careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Miłosław, in the powiat wrzesiński of województwo wielkopolskie, Poland, at Mostowa Street.
The plant serves approximately 11,153 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses within the Warta River basin, which flows into the Oder River and eventually the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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