Overview
Turze Pole wastewater treatment plant in Podkarpackie, Poland, serves 5,503 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 784.64 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,488 m³/day.
Turze Pole wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Turze Pole, within the gmina Brzozów in województwo podkarpackie, southeastern Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,503, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 5,488 m³/day and currently discharges 784.64 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the San River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the San River basin, which flows into the Vistula and ultimately the Baltic Sea. The region is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and maintains water quality for downstream communities and ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Turze Pole, gmina Brzozów, powiat brzozowski, województwo podkarpackie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 5,503, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
Turze Pole provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland plants serving this population size.
As a small agglomeration (under 10,000 population equivalent) in an inland area, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. The plant meets this standard, helping Poland comply with EU water quality regulations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,488 m³/day, with current discharge at 784.64 m³/day, indicating substantial reserve capacity for future growth.
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