Overview
Sulęczyno wastewater treatment plant in Poland serves 1,096 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 156.27 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,962 m³/day.
The Sulęczyno wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Sulęczyno, in the Kartuzy County of northern Poland. This facility serves a small population of 1,096 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community within the Pomeranian region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent. With a designed capacity of 4,962 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 156.27 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River basin. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's rivers and coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed into the Wda River, a tributary of the Vistula, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed brackish sea sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment crucial for reducing eutrophication risks. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with numerous lakes and forests.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sulęczyno, a village in Kartuzy County, Pomeranian Voivodeship, northern Poland. The address is Ekologiczna, Zimna Góra, Sulęczyno.
The plant serves a population of 1,096 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment, including nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Wda River catchment, a tributary of the Vistula River, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
As a small agglomeration under 2,000 population equivalent, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard, reflecting local environmental sensitivity.
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