Devecser szennyviztisztito telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Devecser, Hungary

Devecser szennyviztisztito telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Devecser, a town in the Veszprém county of Hungary's Közép-Dunántúl region. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,400 residents and is designed to handle up to 10,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 518.68 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. This aligns with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Danube's downstream ecosystems. The facility plays a key role in safeguarding water quality in the region and supporting the ecological health of the broader watershed.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Marcal River, a tributary of the Rába River, which ultimately joins the Danube River. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.