Overview
Almásfüzitő Nagykolónia Szennyvíztisztító Telep is a primary treatment plant serving 1,300 people in Almásfüzitő, Hungary. It discharges 153.25 m³/day of treated wastewater into the local water system.
Almásfüzitő Nagykolónia Szennyvíztisztító Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in the Nagykolónia area of Almásfüzitő, a town in Komárom-Esztergom county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of 1,300 and operates with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day, currently discharging 153.25 m³/day. It is situated in the Közép-Dunántúl region, an area characterized by its proximity to the Danube River and its tributaries. The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove settleable solids. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to have secondary treatment. However, for smaller agglomerations like this one (serving 1,300 people), primary treatment may be considered appropriate if the receiving waters are not sensitive. The plant's discharge volume is well below its designed capacity, indicating operational flexibility. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via smaller tributaries. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's primary treatment level means that it removes a significant portion of suspended solids but not dissolved pollutants, which may have implications for the receiving water body's oxygen levels and nutrient balance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds into the Danube River, one of Europe's most significant waterways. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and industrial activities, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Nagykolónia area of Almásfüzitő, a town in Komárom-Esztergom county, Hungary. It serves the local community in the Közép-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves a population of 1,300 people, making it a small-scale facility designed to handle the wastewater from the local community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which eventually flows into the Danube River. The discharge volume is 153.25 m³ per day.
The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes like sedimentation to remove suspended solids. For small agglomerations in Hungary, this level may be acceptable under EU directives depending on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 generally require secondary treatment. However, for smaller agglomerations like this one (1,300 people), primary treatment may be permitted if the receiving waters are not designated as sensitive areas.
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