Overview
Zamość wastewater treatment plant serves over 109,000 people in województwo lubelskie, Poland. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Zamość wastewater treatment plant is a municipal facility located in Zamość, województwo lubelskie, Poland. Serving a population of approximately 109,011, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Lublin region, an area characterized by agricultural activity and the presence of the Roztocze hills. As a large agglomeration, the plant is required to meet the standards of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all significant discharges. For plants serving over 100,000 people in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Wieprz River, a tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula drains into the Baltic Sea, making the plant's performance important for the health of the Baltic ecosystem. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region with significant ecological value.
Environmental context
The Zamość treatment plant discharges into local streams that feed the Wieprz River, a major tributary of the Vistula River. The Vistula flows northward into the Baltic Sea, a semi-enclosed sea sensitive to nutrient pollution. The plant's location in the Lublin region places it within an agricultural watershed, where nutrient runoff can contribute to eutrophication. Effective treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and the Baltic Sea's ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zamość, województwo lubelskie, Poland, at Aleje 1 Maja, Janowice Duże.
The plant serves approximately 109,011 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Wieprz River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which ultimately reaches the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For large agglomerations in Poland, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment often required in sensitive catchments to reduce nutrients and protect the Baltic Sea.
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