Overview
Balatonfuzfo Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Litér, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 32,500 people. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Balatonfuzfo Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Litér, Hungary, within the Közép-Dunántúl region. It serves a population of around 32,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near Lake Balaton, a major freshwater lake in Central Europe. As an EU member state, Hungary implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Treatment processes typically include mechanical and biological stages to meet effluent standards. The plant's treated effluent discharges into the Lake Balaton catchment area, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Sió Canal. Lake Balaton is a ecologically sensitive water body supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting water quality in the region, preventing nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lake Balaton watershed, a large shallow lake in western Hungary. Lake Balaton drains via the Sió Canal into the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major recreational resource. Nutrient removal is critical to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Litér, Hungary, in the Közép-Dunántúl region, near Lake Balaton.
The plant serves approximately 32,500 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Lake Balaton catchment area, which drains via the Sió Canal into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas like Lake Balaton, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Plants of this scale in Hungary typically employ mechanical and biological treatment (secondary treatment) and often include phosphorus and nitrogen removal to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Balaton.
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