Overview
Mysliborz wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Myślibórz in zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It treats wastewater from approximately 12,934 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Mysliborz wastewater treatment plant is located in Myślibórz, a town in the zachodniopomorskie province of northwestern Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 12,934 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a Polish plant, it 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's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Baltic Sea via the Odra River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Odra River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater. The plant's operations help reduce the load of nitrogen and phosphorus, mitigating eutrophication risks in the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Myślibórz, in the zachodniopomorskie province of northwestern Poland.
The plant serves approximately 12,934 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies within the Odra River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Poland typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards, especially if discharging into sensitive areas like the Baltic Sea basin.
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