Balatonfured Szennyviztisztito Telep - Litér, Hungary Wastewater Treatment Plant

Balatonfured Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment plant located in Litér, Hungary, within the Közép-Dunántúl region. It serves a population of 40,562, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated near Lake Balaton, a major freshwater lake in Central Europe. As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a moderate scale. Hungary's regulatory framework aligns with EU standards, ensuring compliance with discharge limits for organic matter and nutrients. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Balaton catchment area, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Sió Canal. Lake Balaton is a shallow, ecologically sensitive lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is a key recreational resource. The plant plays a vital role in protecting water quality in this important watershed.

The plant discharges into the Lake Balaton basin, a shallow freshwater lake that is part of the Danube River system. Lake Balaton is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for birds. The lake's water quality is critical for tourism and biodiversity, requiring effective nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological balance of this important Central European water body.