Overview
Wojnarowa wastewater treatment plant serves the village of Wojnarowa in Małopolskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,188 with a designed capacity of 3,700 m³/day.
The Wojnarowa wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Wojnarowa, within the Korzenna commune in Nowy Sącz County, Małopolskie Voivodeship, Poland. It serves a population of 1,188, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,700 m³/day, with a reported discharge volume of 169.39 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Dunajec catchment, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed the Dunajec River, a major tributary of the Vistula. The Vistula flows northward through Poland and empties into the Baltic Sea via the Gdańsk Bay. The Dunajec catchment supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The region's hilly terrain and rural character make proper wastewater treatment essential to prevent nutrient enrichment in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the village of Wojnarowa, in the Korzenna commune, Nowy Sącz County, Małopolskie Voivodeship, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 1,188, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that feed the Dunajec River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which ultimately drains into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for all agglomerations above 2,000 PE. For smaller plants, national regulations apply.
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