Overview
Zwierzyniec wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Zwierzyniec in województwo lubelskie, Poland. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,086 and has a designed capacity of 9,680 m³/day.
The Zwierzyniec wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zwierzyniec, in województwo lubelskie, eastern Poland. It serves a population of approximately 2,086 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Polish and EU regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 9,680 m³/day indicates the facility is sized to handle peak flows, with a current discharge volume of 297.43 m³/day. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Wieprz River, a tributary of the Vistula River, which flows into the Baltic Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Wieprz River basin from nutrient pollution and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Wieprz River basin, which flows into the Vistula River and then into the Baltic Sea. The Wieprz River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Lublin region. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and nutrient inputs, protecting downstream water quality in the Baltic Sea catchment area.
Frequently asked questions
The Zwierzyniec wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Zwierzyniec, in województwo lubelskie, eastern Poland.
The plant serves a population of 2,086 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The 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.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 9,680 m³ per day, which accommodates peak flows and future growth for the community.
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