Böhönye Szennyvíztisztító Telep - Secondary Wastewater Treatment in Böhönye, Hungary

Böhönye Szennyvíztisztító Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Böhönye, a town in the Marcali District of Somogy County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of about 1,776 and is situated in the Dél-Dunántúl (Southern Transdanubia) region. It operates as a secondary treatment plant, which is the standard level required under Hungarian and EU regulations for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,500 cubic meters per day and currently discharges approximately 209 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily. As a secondary treatment facility, it meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for all agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. Although Böhönye's population is below this threshold, the plant still provides secondary treatment, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Balaton Basin, a region of significant ecological importance. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding area, which includes agricultural lands and natural habitats. Its operation helps prevent nutrient pollution and supports the health of downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow toward the Balaton Basin, a major watershed in Hungary. Lake Balaton is the largest lake in Central Europe and a vital ecological and recreational resource. The region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important area for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this sensitive environment.