Overview
Szczawnica wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Krościenko nad Dunajcem in southern Poland's Małopolskie region. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,107 residents, discharging into the local watershed.
The Szczawnica wastewater treatment plant is located in Krościenko nad Dunajcem, within the powiat nowotarski of województwo małopolskie, Poland. Serving a population of around 8,107 people, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Dunajec River valley, a region known for its mountainous terrain and tourism. As a Polish plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. The plant's design and operation align with national regulations implemented by Polish water authorities, ensuring compliance with environmental standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The Dunajec River valley supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dunajec River, which flows into the Vistula River and ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea. The Dunajec valley is a ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic species and serving as a migratory corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this region, which is also popular for recreation and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Krościenko nad Dunajcem, in the powiat nowotarski of województwo małopolskie, southern Poland.
The plant serves approximately 8,107 residents in the Krościenko nad Dunajcem area.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows to the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies.
Plants of this scale in Poland typically provide secondary biological treatment, as required by EU directives for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent.
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