Overview
Zagorzyn wastewater treatment plant in województwo wielkopolskie, Poland, serves about 6,592 people with secondary treatment. It discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses, supporting the region's water quality.
The Zagorzyn wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Zagorzyn, within the gmina Blizanów, powiat kaliski, in the wielkopolskie province of Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,592, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category 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 discharging into freshwater. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,300 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of about 940 m³, indicating ample reserve capacity. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Warta River basin, a major tributary of the Oder River. The Oder flows into the Baltic Sea, making the plant's performance important for both local aquatic ecosystems and the broader Baltic marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams within the Warta River catchment, which flows into the Oder River and then the Baltic Sea. The region's waters support diverse aquatic life and are part of a network of rivers that are ecologically sensitive, particularly regarding nutrient loading. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient inputs, protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zagorzyn, gmina Blizanów, powiat kaliski, in the wielkopolskie province of Poland.
The plant serves approximately 6,592 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Polish and EU standards.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a Polish facility serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges. Poland has implemented this directive through national law.
The treated effluent flows into local streams within the Warta River basin, which ultimately drains into the Oder River and then the Baltic Sea.
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