Overview
Radawnica wastewater treatment plant in Poland serves 1,469 people with secondary treatment. The plant discharges 209.46 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day.
The Radawnica wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Radawnica, within the Złotów district of the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship in Poland. This facility serves a population of 1,469, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 209.46 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Noteć River and the Oder River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Noteć River basin, a tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to eutrophication from nutrient loads. The region's agricultural activity makes phosphorus and nitrogen removal critical for preventing algal blooms and maintaining water quality in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Radawnica, a village in the Złotów district of the Wielkopolskie Voivodeship in Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,469, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for communities of this size.
As a Polish facility serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. For smaller plants, national standards apply.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day, significantly higher than its current discharge of 209.46 m³/day, indicating spare capacity.
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