Overview
Celldomolk Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Celldömölk, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 10,561 residents. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Celldomolk Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Celldömölk, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of around 10,561 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Its location in the western part of the country places it within the Danube basin, a major European watershed. As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 15,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. Hungary has transposed this directive into national law, and plants of this scale are typically equipped with biological treatment stages to meet effluent quality standards. Regulatory compliance ensures appropriate treatment for the community served. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Danube River, which drains into the Black Sea. This connection highlights the plant's role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a region of high ecological importance. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality and supports biodiversity in the broader watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European river supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. Downstream, the Danube Delta is an ecologically sensitive area that relies on upstream water quality management. Effective treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting both local streams and the delta's unique habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Celldömölk, Vas County, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of western Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 10,561 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.
Plants of this scale in Hungary typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU effluent standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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