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Bugyi Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment Plant in Bugyi, Hungary

Bugyi, Közép-Magyarország, Hungary

Overview

Bugyi Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bugyi, Hungary, serving 3,307 people with a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day.

Bugyi Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Bugyi, a town in Pest County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,307 residents and has a designed capacity of 5,200 cubic meters per day, with a reported discharge volume of 389.84 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas. The plant operates under Hungary's national water management framework, which implements EU standards for wastewater treatment and discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water quality, supporting the ecological health of the Danube catchment area.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for biodiversity.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Bugyi, Pest County, Hungary, in the Közép-Magyarország region.

The plant serves approximately 3,307 people.

The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.

The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting EU standards for sensitive areas.

As a plant serving a small agglomeration (under 10,000 people), it is required to provide appropriate treatment under the directive. The advanced treatment level suggests it may be in a sensitive area requiring nutrient removal.

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