Overview
Wegorzyno wastewater treatment plant in Polchowo, Poland serves 1,076 people with secondary treatment. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and discharges 153.42 m³/day.
The Wegorzyno wastewater treatment plant is located in Polchowo, within the gmina of Wegorzyno in the Zachodniopomorskie province of Poland. It serves a population of 1,076, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 153.42 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the region's watershed. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the area, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea via rivers such as the Rega or Parseta. Proper wastewater management here helps safeguard aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Baltic Sea basin. The region's watershed includes rivers and streams that flow through agricultural and forested areas before reaching the Baltic. Effective secondary treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in coastal waters. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Polchowo, within the gmina of Wegorzyno, powiat lobeski, in the Zachodniopomorskie province of Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,076, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Polish facility serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all inland discharges from agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. For smaller plants, national regulations apply, typically requiring secondary treatment as well.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,800 m³/day, with an average discharge of 153.42 m³/day, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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