Overview
Wielbark wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Wielbark in warmińsko-mazurskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,373, with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The Wielbark wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Wielbark, within the warmińsko-mazurskie voivodeship of Poland. It serves a population of approximately 1,373 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Polish and EU regulations. For agglomerations of this size (under 2,000 population equivalent), the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) mandates appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and currently discharges an average volume of 195.77 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the broader Vistula basin or a tributary system. The region is characterized by lakes and rivers that support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and maintains water quality for downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the larger river systems of northern Poland, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea. The warmińsko-mazurskie region is known for its numerous lakes and sensitive aquatic habitats. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic load and nutrients, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and supporting the ecological health of the Baltic Sea catchment.
Frequently asked questions
The Wielbark wastewater treatment plant is located at 52A, Feliksa Nowowiejskiego, in the town of Wielbark, gmina Wielbark, powiat szczycieński, województwo warmińsko-mazurskie, Poland.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,373 residents, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The Wielbark plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required for municipal wastewater in Poland and under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Polish plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment (at least secondary) for such agglomerations before discharge into receiving waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 195.77 m³ per day, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity.
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