Overview
Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Tatarach serves the Piątki area in Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland, treating wastewater for approximately 8,964 residents.
Oczyszczalnia sciekow w Tatarach is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Piątki, within the Nidzica commune of Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland. The facility serves a population of about 8,964 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. 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 more advanced treatment if the plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as lakes or rivers feeding into the Baltic Sea. The treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that drains into the Narew River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River. The Warmian-Masurian region is known for its numerous lakes and ecologically sensitive areas, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting aquatic ecosystems and groundwater quality.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, a region characterized by glacial lakes and rivers that drain into the Narew River basin. The Narew flows into the Vistula, which ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The region's many lakes are sensitive to nutrient pollution, so effective wastewater treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Piątki, within the Nidzica commune, powiat nidzicki, Warmian-Masurian Voivodeship, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 8,964 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that drains into the Narew River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River.
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 advanced treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. Many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Baltic Sea.
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