Overview
Uniescie wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Mielno in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It is designed for a capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 10,659.
The Uniescie wastewater treatment plant is located in the coastal town of Mielno, within the województwo zachodniopomorskie region of Poland. The facility serves a population of 10,659 and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating it is a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU classifications. As a Polish plant, Uniescie operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, such as coastal zones or nutrient-sensitive water bodies. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Baltic Sea basin, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The receiving waters support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional tourism and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect the coastal environment from eutrophication and other pollution impacts.
Environmental context
The Uniescie plant is situated near the Baltic Sea coast, within the catchment area that drains into the southern Baltic. The Baltic Sea is a semi-enclosed, brackish water body highly sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can lead to algal blooms and oxygen depletion. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load, making effective treatment critical for the health of this ecologically sensitive marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Uniescie plant is located in the town of Mielno, in the województwo zachodniopomorskie region of Poland, near the Baltic Sea coast.
The plant serves a population of 10,659, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely discharges treated effluent into the Baltic Sea basin, either directly or via a nearby river or stream.
As a Polish facility, Uniescie operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are generally required to provide secondary treatment. In coastal areas like Mielno, additional nutrient removal may be necessary to protect the Baltic Sea.
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