Overview
Zegartowice wastewater treatment plant in Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland, serves 2,736 people with secondary treatment. It discharges 390.11 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,258 m³/day.
The Zegartowice wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Zegartowice, within the gmina of Papowo Biskupie, Chełmno County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland. This facility serves a population of 2,736 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for a small rural community. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,258 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 390.11 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Vistula River basin, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant's operation helps protect the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Vistula River catchment, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The region's agricultural landscape means nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The Baltic Sea is sensitive to nitrogen and phosphorus loads, making effective secondary treatment crucial for reducing environmental impact.
Frequently asked questions
The Zegartowice wastewater treatment plant is located in the village of Zegartowice, in the gmina of Papowo Biskupie, Chełmno County, Kuyavian-Pomeranian Voivodeship, Poland.
The plant serves a population of 2,736 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to have secondary treatment. Zegartowice, serving 2,736 people, meets this requirement.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,258 m³ per day, which is significantly higher than its current average discharge of 390 m³ per day, indicating spare capacity.
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