Overview
Abadszalok Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Abádszalók, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 10,500 residents in the Észak-Alföld region. The plant discharges into local water bodies within the Tisza River basin.
Abadszalok Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Abádszalók, a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county within the Észak-Alföld region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 10,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Hungarian and EU regulations. As a plant in Hungary, 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. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tisza River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Tisza River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding Észak-Alföld region is characterized by flat plains and agricultural land, making water quality management crucial for both ecological health and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Abádszalók, a town in Jász-Nagykun-Szolnok county, Észak-Alföld region, Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 10,539 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tisza River, a major tributary of the Danube River.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed to reduce nutrients.
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