Dunakeszi Szennyviztisztito Telep - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Dunakeszi, Hungary

Dunakeszi Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dunakeszi, Pest vármegye, Hungary, within the Közép-Magyarország region. It serves an estimated population of 76,203, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated in an inland area, approximately 50 km from the coast, and treats wastewater from the city and its surrounding industrial park. As a facility serving over 15,000 population equivalent, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For larger agglomerations in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Danube's water quality by reducing nutrient and pollutant loads from urban runoff.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish, birds, and other wildlife, and is an important migratory corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for downstream ecosystems and human uses such as drinking water and recreation.