Overview
Balatonfokajar Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Balatonfőkajár, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 13,828 residents. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 volume units, and it operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Wa
Balatonfokajar Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Balatonfőkajár, within the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,828, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. Hungary's regulatory framework aligns with EU standards, ensuring appropriate treatment levels for inland communities. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major tourist destination. The plant plays a key role in protecting this sensitive water body from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving water body is part of the Lake Balaton catchment, a large, shallow lake of significant ecological importance. Lake Balaton drains via the Sió Canal into the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The lake supports diverse aquatic life, including fish and bird species, and is sensitive to nutrient inputs that can cause eutrophication. The plant's treatment performance is critical to maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Balatonfőkajár, in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary, near Lake Balaton.
The plant serves approximately 13,828 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into the Lake Balaton catchment, which drains via the Sió Canal into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants serving this population are required to provide secondary treatment, and may need tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like Lake Balaton.
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