Overview
Namyslow wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Namysłów in Opole Voivodeship, Poland, with a population equivalent of 62,249. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Namyslow wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Namysłów, a town in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland. Serving a population equivalent of 62,249, the plant is a key component of the region's sanitation infrastructure, handling domestic and industrial wastewater from the urban area. 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 scale. For populations between 10,000 and 100,000, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's design and operational standards align with these EU requirements, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Oder River basin. The plant plays a vital role in protecting the region's water resources, supporting aquatic life, and maintaining the ecological balance of the downstream environment. Its operation contributes to the health of the Oder River and the Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oder River basin, which flows northward through Poland and into the Baltic Sea via the Szczecin Lagoon. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Namysłów, a town in the Opole Voivodeship of southwestern Poland, at Grunwaldzka Street.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 62,249, covering the urban area of Namysłów and surrounding communities.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Oder River basin and eventually reaches 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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