Overview
Trzcianka wastewater treatment plant in województwo mazowieckie, Poland, serves a small population with advanced treatment. It discharges 155.27 m³/day of treated effluent into local waters.
The Trzcianka wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Trzcianka, within gmina Brańszczyk, powiat wyszkowski, województwo mazowieckie, Poland. It serves a small population of 1,089 people, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant is part of Poland's municipal wastewater infrastructure, which operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a designed capacity of 3,233 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 155.27 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 PE), it meets EU requirements for appropriate treatment. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Bug River, a tributary of the Narew River, which flows into the Vistula River and ultimately the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Bug River, part of the Vistula basin draining into the Baltic Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Trzcianka, gmina Brańszczyk, powiat wyszkowski, województwo mazowieckie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,089 people, typical for a small rural agglomeration.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Bug River, part of the Vistula basin draining to the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a Polish plant serving under 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water quality.
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