Overview
Starachowice wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 96,565 people in województwo świętokrzyskie, Poland. The facility operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC.
The Starachowice wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Starachowice, within the świętokrzyskie province of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 96,565, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately draining into the Vistula River basin and then into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Vistula River basin. The Vistula flows northward through Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea. Downstream environments include diverse aquatic habitats and important migratory corridors for fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The Starachowice wastewater treatment plant is located in the city of Starachowice, in the województwo świętokrzyskie province of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 96,565 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) is often mandated.
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