Overview
Pinczow wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Pińczów in województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland. It treats wastewater for approximately 15,814 residents.
The Pinczow wastewater treatment plant is located in Pińczów, a town in the świętokrzyskie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of about 15,814, placing it in the 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 receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Pinczow plant discharges into the Nida River, a tributary of the Vistula, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea. The Nida River valley is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this region.
Frequently asked questions
The Pinczow plant is located at 98 Polna Street in Pińczów, województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 15,814 residents of Pińczów and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Nida River catchment, which flows into the Vistula River and eventually the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (10,000-100,000 population equivalent) require secondary treatment as a minimum, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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