Dunaharaszti Szennyviztisztito Telep - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Dunaharaszti, Hungary

Dunaharaszti Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dunaharaszti, Pest county, Hungary. It serves a population of 38,119, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated in the Central Hungary region, near the Danube River. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment level and capacity are consistent with national implementation of these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and ultimately into the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality from urban wastewater pollution.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for downstream ecosystems and human uses such as drinking water and recreation.