Overview
Widuchowa wastewater treatment plant in województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland serves 2,083 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 297 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,430 m³/day.
The Widuchowa wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Widuchowa, within the powiat gryfiński of województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland. It serves a population of 2,083, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,430 m³/day and currently discharges 297 m³/day of treated wastewater. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Odra River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the local aquatic environment and the downstream ecosystems of the Odra estuary.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters a tributary of the Odra River, which flows northward into the Szczecin Lagoon and then the Baltic Sea. The Odra basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The Baltic Sea is a sensitive brackish environment where nutrient inputs from wastewater can contribute to eutrophication, making effective treatment crucial.
Frequently asked questions
The Widuchowa wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Widuchowa, in powiat gryfiński, województwo zachodniopomorskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 2,083 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU definitions.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,430 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 297 m³ per day.
As a Polish plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this scale.
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