Overview
Poniec wastewater treatment plant serves the Śmiłowo area in Greater Poland, treating municipal wastewater for approximately 1,589 residents with secondary treatment.
The Poniec wastewater treatment plant is located in Śmiłowo, within the gmina of Poniec in the Gostyń County of Greater Poland (województwo wielkopolskie). This facility provides secondary treatment for a population of about 1,589, making it a small-scale municipal plant serving the local community. As a secondary treatment plant, Poniec meets the minimum requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,200 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 226.57 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Oder River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life in the downstream rivers and the sensitive Baltic Sea ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Oder River basin, which flows northward through western Poland and into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a brackish, semi-enclosed sea with limited water exchange, making it highly sensitive to nutrient inputs from wastewater. Secondary treatment at this plant helps reduce organic load and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The Poniec wastewater treatment plant is located at 91, Śmiłowo, gmina Poniec, powiat gostyński, województwo wielkopolskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 1,589 residents in the Śmiłowo area and surrounding communities.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent require appropriate treatment. Secondary treatment at Poniec meets this standard for its size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,200 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge of 226.57 cubic meters per day, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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