Overview
Wlodawa wastewater treatment plant serves Włodawa, Poland, with a population equivalent of 31,759. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Wlodawa wastewater treatment plant is located in Włodawa, a town in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. Serving a population equivalent of 31,759, the plant is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the local community. As a Polish facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Poland has implemented these requirements through national legislation, ensuring compliance with European standards. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Bug River, a major tributary of the Narew River, which flows into the Vistula and ultimately the Baltic Sea. The Bug River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect this river system from nutrient pollution and organic loads.
Environmental context
The Wlodawa plant discharges into the Bug River, a transboundary waterway that forms part of the border between Poland and Belarus. The Bug flows into the Narew River, which joins the Vistula and drains into the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory route for fish. The region's wetlands and floodplains provide critical ecosystem services, including water purification and flood control.
Frequently asked questions
The Wlodawa plant is located in Włodawa, a town in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland, near the border with Belarus.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 31,759, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Bug River, which flows into the Narew and Vistula rivers, eventually reaching the Baltic Sea.
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.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required.
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