Overview
Bacsbokod Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Jánoshalma, Hungary. It treats wastewater for a population of 3,190 with a designed capacity of 7,250 m³/day.
Bacsbokod Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Jánoshalma, within the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,190 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this community in Bács-Kiskun county. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for smaller agglomerations. With a designed capacity of 7,250 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 376.04 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the broader watershed of the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's agricultural and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies and maintaining ecological balance in the Dél-Alföld region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jánoshalma, in the Dél-Alföld region of Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,190 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing to the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent environmental standards.
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