Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Szlachecinie - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Szlachęcin, Poland

Oczyszczalnia Sciekow w Szlachecinie is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Szlachęcin, within the gmina Czerwonak of powiat poznański, województwo wielkopolskie, Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 19,731, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses within the Warta River basin, which flows into the Oder River and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.

The plant discharges into the Warta River basin, a major tributary of the Oder River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The region's water bodies are subject to EU Water Framework Directive requirements for good ecological status.