Overview
Oczyszczalnia Scieków w Cedrowicach serves the Łask area in województwo łódzkie, Poland, treating wastewater for approximately 37,212 residents.
Oczyszczalnia Scieków w Cedrowicach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the Osiedle Przylesie district of Łask, within the gmina Łask, powiat łaski, województwo łódzkie, Poland. The plant serves a population of around 37,212 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but compliance with national and EU standards ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via the Warta River and Oder River systems. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life in the downstream rivers and contributing to the ecological health of the Baltic Sea basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Oder River basin, which flows through western Poland and into the Baltic Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse fish species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological balance of the Baltic Sea, which faces challenges from nutrient pollution and eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Osiedle Przylesie, Łask, in the gmina Łask, powiat łaski, województwo łódzkie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 37,212 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Oder River basin, ultimately flowing into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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