Overview
Oczyszczalnia komunalna Kedzierzyn Kozle serves approximately 57,526 people in Kobylice, Opole Voivodeship, Poland. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
Oczyszczalnia komunalna Kedzierzyn Kozle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kobylice, within the Opole Voivodeship of Poland. Serving a population of approximately 57,526, it falls under the EU classification of a medium agglomeration, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum under the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated in the Odra River basin, a major waterway in Central Europe. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, it is subject to stringent EU regulations that mandate nutrient removal in sensitive areas. Polish plants of this scale typically employ mechanical-biological treatment with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet effluent standards. Its population equivalent suggests a significant treatment infrastructure. The treated effluent likely discharges into a tributary of the Odra River, which flows northward through Poland and into the Szczecin Lagoon before reaching the Baltic Sea. The Odra basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in the Baltic Sea catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Odra River basin, which drains into the Baltic Sea via the Szczecin Lagoon. The Odra and its tributaries support diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch, and provide habitat for migratory birds. The region's agricultural and industrial activities place demands on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kobylice, within the Opole Voivodeship of Poland, near the city of Kedzierzyn-Kozle.
The plant serves approximately 57,526 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is likely discharged into a tributary of the Odra River, which flows into the Baltic Sea via the Szczecin Lagoon.
As a Polish plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Poland typically employ mechanical-biological treatment with phosphorus and nitrogen removal to meet EU effluent standards, often including tertiary treatment in sensitive catchments.
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