Overview
Wierzbica wastewater treatment plant serves the Busówno-Kolonia area in województwo lubelskie, Poland. This secondary treatment facility has a designed capacity of 2,250 m³/day and serves a population of 350.
The Wierzbica wastewater treatment plant is located in Busówno-Kolonia, within the gmina Wierzbica in powiat chełmski, województwo lubelskie, Poland. It serves a small population of 350 residents, reflecting its role as a local facility for a rural community. As a secondary treatment plant, Wierzbica provides biological treatment to remove organic matter and suspended solids. With a designed capacity of 2,250 m³/day, the plant is sized to accommodate future growth. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are required to have appropriate treatment, and secondary treatment meets the standard for discharges into freshwater. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Bug River basin, a major tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula flows into the Baltic Sea, making this facility part of the broader Baltic Sea catchment. Proper treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Wierzbica enters local streams that feed into the Bug River, a significant waterway in eastern Poland. The Bug River flows northward to join the Narew River, which then meets the Vistula River before reaching the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollution, helping to maintain ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The Wierzbica wastewater treatment plant is located in Busówno-Kolonia, within the gmina Wierzbica, powiat chełmski, województwo lubelskie, Poland.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,250 m³ per day and currently treats an average daily flow of about 50 m³, serving a population of 350.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Bug River basin, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea via the Vistula River.
As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, Polish regulations require appropriate treatment, often secondary treatment, to protect receiving waters.
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