Overview
Oczyszczalnia sciekow bytowo gospodarczych przy TAURON is a secondary treatment plant in Będzin, Poland, serving 1,092 people with a designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day and a discharge volume of 155.70 m³/day.
Oczyszczalnia sciekow bytowo gospodarczych przy TAURON is a wastewater treatment plant located in Będzin, within the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population of 1,092 and is situated in the industrial region of Upper Silesia, near the TAURON energy company facilities. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under Polish regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 16,000 m³/day suggests the plant is built to accommodate future growth or industrial flows, while current discharge is 155.70 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vistula River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water quality, particularly given the industrial character of the area and the ecological sensitivity of the Vistula River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that flows into the Przemsza River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula is Poland's largest river and drains into the Baltic Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Będzin, in the Silesian Voivodeship of Poland, near the TAURON energy company facilities in the Łagisza district.
The plant serves a population of 1,092 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Przemsza River, a tributary of the Vistula River, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (1,092 people) require secondary treatment. The plant meets this standard, ensuring compliance with Polish and EU regulations.
In Poland, plants serving small agglomerations (under 10,000 people) typically provide secondary treatment, as mandated by the EU UWWTD. This level of treatment removes organic matter and suspended solids, protecting local water bodies.
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