Overview
Apostag Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dunaújváros, Hungary, serving approximately 3,930 people. It discharges treated effluent into the Danube River basin.
Apostag Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the Déli iparterület (Southern Industrial Area) of Dunaújváros, in Fejér County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of about 3,930 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 6,875 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 463.28 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Danube's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before emptying into the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in the river and the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Déli iparterület (Southern Industrial Area) of Dunaújváros, in Fejér County, Közép-Dunántúl region, Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 3,930 people in the Dunaújváros area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater. Advanced treatment is mandated for agglomerations discharging into sensitive areas.
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