Overview
Umianowice is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Podłęże, Poland, serving 1,493 people. It discharges 212.88 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,900 m³/day.
Umianowice is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Podłęże, within the gmina of Pińczów in the świętokrzyskie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of 1,493 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the region. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,900 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 212.88 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, the largest river system in Poland. The Vistula flows into the Baltic Sea via the Gulf of Gdańsk. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, making the plant important for preventing nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality in the catchment. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader ecological network.
Frequently asked questions
The Umianowice plant is located in Podłęże, within the gmina of Pińczów, powiat pińczowski, in the świętokrzyskie province of Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,493 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local water bodies that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for settlements with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller agglomerations like Umianowice, appropriate treatment is required to protect receiving waters.
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