Tylmanowa Wastewater Treatment Plant, województwo małopolskie, Poland

Tylmanowa wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Tylmanowa, within the gmina Ochotnica Dolna in powiat nowotarski, województwo małopolskie, Poland. The plant serves a population of 6,688, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Polish regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 1,200 m³/day and currently discharges 953.60 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Dunajec and Vistula rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Dunajec River basin, which flows into the Vistula River and then to the Baltic Sea. The Dunajec is an ecologically sensitive river supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout and grayling. The region is characterized by mountainous terrain and forests, making water quality protection critical for maintaining the natural habitat and recreational value of the river.