Overview
Opole Lubelskie wastewater treatment plant serves Wygoda, Poland, with a population equivalent of 24,356. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
The Opole Lubelskie wastewater treatment plant is located in Wygoda, within the mazowieckie voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population equivalent of 24,356, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a Polish facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For populations between 10,000 and 100,000, the directive mandates secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment required if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The surrounding region features agricultural landscapes and small rivers that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to protect downstream ecosystems and maintain water quality in the Vistula catchment area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Vistula River basin, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and provides important ecological services. The region's agricultural activities and rural settlements rely on clean water resources, making effective wastewater treatment critical for preventing nutrient enrichment and maintaining biodiversity in downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wygoda, within the mazowieckie voivodeship of Poland, near the town of Opole Lubelskie.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 24,356, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Vistula River basin, which flows to the Baltic Sea.
As a medium agglomeration (10,000-100,000 PE), the plant must meet secondary treatment standards under the EU UWWTD, with potential tertiary requirements if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Poland typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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