Overview
Pobierowo wastewater treatment plant serves the coastal town of Pobierowo in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It is located within 50 km of the Baltic Sea coast.
The Pobierowo wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Pobierowo, in the gmina Rewal, powiat gryficki, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,525 residents, placing it in the 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 discharging into coastal waters. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a facility scaled to handle the local population's wastewater. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Baltic Sea via local watercourses or directly, given its proximity to the coast. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive marine environment, and the plant's operations contribute to protecting its water quality and supporting the region's tourism and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Baltic Sea coast, a semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it sensitive to nutrient pollution. Treated wastewater from Pobierowo likely enters the Baltic Sea, either directly or through small coastal streams. The Baltic Sea supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird populations, and is an important recreational and economic resource for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pobierowo, a coastal town in gmina Rewal, powiat gryficki, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 14,525 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Given its coastal location, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Baltic Sea, either directly or via local watercourses.
As a Polish facility, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into coastal waters from agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent in coastal areas are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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