The Gwda (Polish pronunciation: [ˈgvda]; German: Küddow) is a river in Poland, a tributary of the Noteć. It has a length of 140 km (87 mi) and a basin area of 4,947 km2 (1,910 sq mi).[1] It begins at Lake Studnica, northeast of Szczecinek. Its upper course flows through many lakes. It runs through the town of Piła.
Gwda | |
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![]() Gwda near Piła | |
Physical characteristics | |
Mouth | |
• location | Noteć |
• coordinates | 53.0551°N 16.726°E / 53.0551; 16.726 |
Length | 140 km (87 mi) |
Basin size | 4,947 km2 (1,910 sq mi) |
Discharge | |
• average | 27.9 m3/s (990 cu ft/s) |
Basin features | |
Progression | Noteć→ Warta→ Oder→ Baltic Sea |
Special fishing rules and regulations regarding trout are in effect for the following sections of the Gwda:[2]
The water of the Gwda was one of the purest in Poland in 1975. However, the water flows have since been degraded due to cities pumping non-processed sewage and industrial plants flushing chemicals and oil.[3]
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