Csongrad Szennyviztisztito Telep - Csongrád Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hungary

Csongrad Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Csongrád, in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. It serves a population of approximately 18,739, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated in the Great Plain (Alföld) area, characterized by flat terrain and agricultural activity. As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Hungary's national regulations transpose the directive, and the plant is expected to meet the relevant effluent standards. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment for the population served. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tisza River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The plant's operations help protect the Tisza River basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.

The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, part of the larger Danube River system that flows into the Black Sea. The Tisza is a significant ecological corridor in Central Europe, supporting fish species such as catfish and pike, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The surrounding Dél-Alföld region relies on the river for irrigation and water supply, making the plant's treatment role critical for maintaining water quality in this agriculturally intensive area.