Overview
Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Chorzelach serves approximately 24,500 residents in Chorzele, Mazowieckie, Poland. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper wastewater management for the community.
Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Chorzelach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chorzele, a town in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship of Poland. Serving a population of around 24,519, the facility is a key component of the local sanitation infrastructure, managing domestic wastewater from the town and surrounding areas. As a Polish treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive requires that wastewater be treated to meet specific quality standards before discharge, protecting both public health and the environment. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately contributing to the Narew River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a vital role in safeguarding the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Narew River basin. The Narew River flows into the Vistula River, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects sensitive downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 20 Młynarska Street in Chorzele, a town in the Mazowieckie Voivodeship of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 24,519 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies within the Narew River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant serving over 15,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment and compliance with effluent quality standards to protect the environment.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary biological treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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