Overview
Obra wastewater treatment plant serves Międzyrzecz, Poland, treating wastewater for approximately 14,127 residents. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Obra wastewater treatment plant is located in Międzyrzecz, in the Lubusz Voivodeship of western Poland. It serves a population of around 14,127 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managing wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. 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 mandates that discharges meet quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's design capacity and operational status are consistent with regional norms for communities of this scale. The treated effluent from the Obra plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oder River basin and then to the Baltic Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including sensitive coastal waters. Proper treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and maintain water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The Obra plant discharges into the Oder River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for reducing eutrophication risks in coastal and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The Obra wastewater treatment plant is located in Międzyrzecz, in the Lubusz Voivodeship of western Poland.
The Obra plant serves approximately 14,127 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Obra plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Oder River basin and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the Obra plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For medium-sized agglomerations in Poland, typical treatment includes secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters like the Baltic Sea.
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