Overview
Tarnogrod wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Tarnogród in województwo lubelskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment and has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day.
The Tarnogrod wastewater treatment plant is located in Tarnogród, a town in the Biłgoraj County of województwo lubelskie, Poland. The facility serves a small population of 56 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the standard requirements for organic matter and suspended solids removal before discharge. The plant's designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day indicates it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's aquatic ecosystems. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the Lublin region, which is part of the Vistula River basin. Downstream, the waters eventually drain into the Baltic Sea, making the plant's performance important for both local and regional environmental health.
Environmental context
The Tarnogrod plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin. The Vistula flows northward through Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and small forests, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Tarnogrod plant is located in Tarnogród, a town in Biłgoraj County, województwo lubelskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 56 residents.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids, meeting the standard requirements under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is subject to appropriate treatment requirements under the directive, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater and estuaries.
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