Buk Szennyviztisztito Telep - Himod, Hungary Wastewater Treatment Plant

Buk Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment plant located near Himod in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary. It serves a population of approximately 15,380 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a Hungarian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.