Overview
Oczyszczalnia Sciekow Praszka serves approximately 9,400 people in Biadaszki, Poland. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Oczyszczalnia Sciekow Praszka is a wastewater treatment plant located in Biadaszki, within the województwo łódzkie region of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 9,388 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local municipal infrastructure. As a facility serving a population between 2,000 and 15,000, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment or equivalent for such agglomerations. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Oder River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant's role in maintaining water quality important for local streams and groundwater. The treated effluent supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Oder River basin, ultimately flowing into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for sensitive species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Biadaszki, within the gmina Galewice, powiat wieruszowski, in the województwo łódzkie region of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 9,388 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 people are required to have secondary treatment or an equivalent process to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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