Nursecoast II - study visit to the Bure Misie settlement - day2

The second day in Kościerzyna was full of constructive expert discussions on ongoing investments within the Nursecoast II project, taking place during peer-to-peer workshops, the essence of which is the sharing of diverse perspectives and the joint creation of solutions.

As a reminder, the Nursecoast II project focuses on the issue of small wastewater treatment plants related to tourism and aims to better adapt wastewater treatment systems to the high seasonality of tourist destinations and improve the condition of the coastal Baltic Sea. As part of the project activities, 6 pilots are being carried out on the above topic, including the very one in the Kościerzyna municipality, in the Bure Misie Settlement.

At today's meeting, discussions focused on the modernization of the wastewater treatment plant and optimization of processes. The pilot study is about upgrading the existing wastewater treatment plant and optimizing treatment processes, especially in the context of using digestion systems and water treatment technologies. The pilot site supplies wastewater from both household and industrial activities. The wastewater is being separated in the treatment process, which will allow more efficient management of the treatment process and better adaptation of the processes to the specifics of the different types of wastewater. The project includes the introduction of nano-bubble technology to improve the quality of wastewater oxygenation, as well as monitoring systems to better manage seasonal loads, especially during busy tourist periods. The upgrade also includes the implementation of digestion systems that will enable more efficient treatment of industrial wastewater, as well as reduce energy consumption in the treatment process. The pilot assumes that in the future the system will be able to operate in accordance with EU requirements for wastewater discharge.

The entire process is being monitored and reported, and the results will be made available in final reports, which will serve as a tool for sharing knowledge with other stakeholders, including local authorities and other wastewater treatment plants.