Oczyszczalnia sciekow miejskich w Debicy, Debica

Overview

Oczyszczalnia sciekow miejskich w Debicy serves about 77,895 people in Debica, Poland. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

Oczyszczalnia sciekow miejskich w Debicy is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Debica, in the podkarpackie province of southeastern Poland. The plant serves an estimated population of 77,895, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment, with more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vistula River basin and then into the Baltic Sea. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of an important ecological corridor in the region.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent flows into the local water network, which is part of the Vistula River basin. The Vistula is the longest river in Poland and drains into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with sensitive ecological conditions. The watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's discharge must meet standards to protect downstream water quality and ecosystem health.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Debica, in the podkarpackie province of southeastern Poland, at 21C Kosynierow Raclawickich Street.

The plant serves approximately 77,895 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network, which flows into the Vistula River basin and ultimately 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, and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.

Plants of this scale in Poland typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for nitrogen and phosphorus, especially if the receiving waters are sensitive.