Overview
Nowogrodziec wastewater treatment plant in województwo dolnośląskie, Poland, serves about 5,453 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day.
The Nowogrodziec wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Nowogrodziec, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 5,453 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's minimum requirement of secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge volume of 777.51 m³, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Oder River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and groundwater.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Oder River basin. The Oder flows through Poland and Germany before reaching the Baltic Sea, supporting diverse freshwater and coastal ecosystems. The advanced treatment at Nowogrodziec reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and contributing to the ecological health of the Baltic Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nowogrodziec, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, near the town center.
The plant serves approximately 5,453 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide higher levels of pollutant removal than secondary treatment, including nutrient reduction.
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Oder River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea, helping to protect these water bodies from pollution.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, providing enhanced environmental protection.
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