Overview
Oczyszczalnia sciekow PWIK STAR WIK Starogard Gd serves approximately 51,000 people in Pinczyn, Poland. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
Oczyszczalnia sciekow PWIK STAR WIK Starogard Gd is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pinczyn, Poland, serving an estimated population of 51,274. The facility is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by PWIK STAR, supporting the urban and suburban areas around Starogard Gdanski. As a plant serving over 50,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet Polish regulatory standards aligned with EU directives. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream environments. Its operation helps maintain the ecological balance of the Pomeranian watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing eutrophication and preserving marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 10A Palubinska Street in Pinczyn, Poland, within the gmina Zblewo, powiat starogardzki, in the Pomeranian Voivodeship.
The plant serves approximately 51,274 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
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, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment to reduce nutrients.
Plants of this scale in Poland are required to provide at least secondary treatment (biological treatment). In environmentally sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often required to comply with EU standards.
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