Wohyn Wastewater Treatment Plant: Serving Wohyń, Poland

The Wohyn wastewater treatment plant is located in Wohyń, a town in the Lublin Voivodeship of eastern Poland. The facility serves a population of about 10,256 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment of urban wastewater. As a plant serving a population between 10,000 and 15,000, the directive requires at least secondary treatment. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The facility is part of Poland's national wastewater infrastructure, which has been upgraded to meet EU accession requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River basin, ultimately reaching the Baltic Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. The region's agricultural landscape means that proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and eutrophication in downstream water bodies.