Overview
Zlotoryja wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Zlotoryja in Lower Silesia, Poland. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 19,730 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Zlotoryja wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zlotoryja, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland. The facility serves a population of approximately 19,730, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Polish and EU regulations. As a Polish plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Oder River basin, which flows northward to the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the downstream aquatic environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Kaczawa River, a tributary of the Oder River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The Kaczawa River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that includes agricultural and urban areas. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is important for regional biodiversity and downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Zlotoryja wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zlotoryja, in the Lower Silesian Voivodeship of southwestern Poland.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 19,730 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Kaczawa River, a tributary of the Oder River, which ultimately flows into the Baltic Sea.
As a Polish facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in Poland are typically required to provide secondary (biological) treatment, with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in line with EU directives.
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