Sekowa centrum Wastewater Treatment Plant, Sękowa, Poland

Sekowa centrum is a wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Sękowa, within the powiat gorlicki of województwo małopolskie, Poland. The plant serves a small population of 261 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under the Polish regulatory framework, which aligns with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for small agglomerations. The plant provides secondary treatment, a standard biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 733 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 37.22 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating low utilization. This suggests the plant is sized for potential future growth or seasonal peaks. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Wisłoka River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems from untreated sewage, supporting water quality in the region.

The plant's discharge enters small streams in the Sękowa area, which flow into the Wisłoka River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea, making the plant part of a larger drainage network. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, particularly in the context of the Carpathian foothills. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream habitats.