Overview
Szamotuly wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 24,858 people in Emilianowo, Poland. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards for medium agglomerations.
The Szamotuly wastewater treatment plant is located in Emilianowo, within the gmina of Szamotuły in województwo wielkopolskie, Poland. It serves a population of around 24,858, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a Polish facility serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The plant's design and operational capacity align with national implementation of these standards, ensuring compliance with environmental protection goals. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Warta River basin, a major tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows into the Baltic Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream aquatic ecosystems. The region's water bodies support diverse freshwater habitats and are part of Poland's broader ecological network.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Warta River catchment, which flows into the Oder River and ultimately the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity. The treatment plant helps protect downstream water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Szamotuly wastewater treatment plant is located in Emilianowo, within the gmina of Szamotuły, powiat szamotulski, województwo wielkopolskie, Poland.
The plant serves approximately 24,858 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Warta River basin, eventually reaching the Oder River and the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and may require advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Poland, many such facilities also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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