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

Dad Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Dad, a village in Komárom-Esztergom county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,195 and has a designed capacity of 1,250 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 258.75 cubic meters per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent) are generally required to provide secondary treatment, but Hungary has designated sensitive areas that may necessitate more stringent treatment. The plant's advanced level indicates compliance with such requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea, making the plant's performance important for downstream water quality. The region is part of the Central Transdanubia area, characterized by mixed agricultural and urban land use.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Hungary and ultimately reaches the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The surrounding watershed includes agricultural areas and small settlements, and the plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic life.