Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Olsztynku, Wilkowo

Overview

Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Olsztynku serves approximately 13,300 people in Wilkowo, Poland. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.

Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Olsztynku is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Wilkowo, within the gmina Olsztynek in the warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship of Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,300, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a Polish treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Łyna River, which flows through the region and eventually reaches the Vistula Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern Poland.

Environmental context

The plant's discharge likely enters a tributary of the Łyna River, which flows northward into the Vistula Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. The region's lakes and rivers are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect water quality.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Wilkowo, within the gmina Olsztynek, in the warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship of Poland.

The plant serves approximately 13,300 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Łyna River, eventually reaching the Vistula Lagoon and the Baltic Sea.

As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.