Overview
Świerklany Gorne wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Świerklany in województwo śląskie, Poland. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,767 residents as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The Świerklany Gorne wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Świerklany, within the powiat rybnicki district of województwo śląskie, Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,767 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU classification. As a Polish wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is part of the national wastewater management system overseen by Polish water authorities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards for discharge into local water bodies. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oder River basin. The Oder River flows northward to the Baltic Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The facility plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region's rivers and downstream environments.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from Świerklany Gorne enters the local stream network, which feeds into the Oder River basin. The Oder River flows through southwestern Poland and empties into the Szczecin Lagoon and the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological health in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Świerklany, in the powiat rybnicki district of województwo śląskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 8,767 residents in the Świerklany area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Oder River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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