Overview
Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Ligocie Dolnej serves the community of Czaple Wolne in Opole Voivodeship, Poland. The plant treats wastewater for approximately 16,424 residents under EU regulatory standards.
Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Ligocie Dolnej is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Czaple Wolne, within the Kluczbork commune of Opole Voivodeship, Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 16,424 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a plant operating in Poland, it falls 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation are subject to Polish environmental law and local water permits. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Oder River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oder River basin, which flows northward through Poland and into the Szczecin Lagoon before reaching the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution from wastewater discharges.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Czaple Wolne, in the Kluczbork commune of Opole Voivodeship, Poland. Its address is on Wołczyńska street.
The plant serves approximately 16,424 residents, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Oder River basin, which ultimately flows into 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. If the receiving waters are sensitive, more stringent treatment may be required.
Under EU directives, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In Poland, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Baltic Sea.
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