Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Scinawie, Lasowice

Overview

Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Scinawie serves the Lasowice area in wojewodztwo dolnoslaskie, Poland, treating wastewater for approximately 7,876 residents.

Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Scinawie is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lasowice, within the gmina Scinawa of powiat lubinski, wojewodztwo dolnoslaskie, Poland. The plant serves a population of around 7,876 people, placing it in the small-to-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. Compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Odra River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, supporting water quality in the region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Odra 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 important for migratory fish species. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment critical for reducing eutrophication risks.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Lasowice, gmina Scinawa, powiat lubinski, wojewodztwo dolnoslaskie, Poland.

The plant serves approximately 7,876 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Odra River basin, which flows into 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 and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.