Overview
Wilcza Wola wastewater treatment plant serves 575 people in Podkarpackie, Poland, with secondary treatment. It discharges 81.99 m³/day of treated effluent, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Wilcza Wola wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Wilcza Wola, within gmina Dzikowiec, powiat kolbuszowski, in the Podkarpackie region of southeastern Poland. The facility serves a population of 575 and provides secondary treatment, a standard level for small agglomerations under Polish and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 2,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for smaller agglomerations, which mandate appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,083 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 81.99 m³, indicating substantial spare capacity. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Vistula River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local streams and groundwater from untreated sewage, supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Vistula River basin, which flows northward through Poland to the Baltic Sea. The local watershed includes agricultural and forested areas, and the plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies. The region supports diverse freshwater habitats, and the facility's operation is important for maintaining water quality in the sensitive Baltic Sea catchment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Wilcza Wola, gmina Dzikowiec, powiat kolbuszowski, in the Podkarpackie region of southeastern Poland.
The plant serves a population of 575, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required for small communities under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Polish facility serving fewer than 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and national Polish water law, which mandate appropriate treatment before discharge.
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