Overview
Dunaujvaros Szennyviztisztito Telep serves 62,500 people in Dunaújváros, Hungary. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for medium-sized agglomerations.
Dunaujvaros Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Dunaújváros, Fejér county, Hungary. Serving a population of approximately 62,500, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Közép-Dunántúl region, an industrial and urban area along the Danube River. As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas, which includes the Danube River basin. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and ultimately drains into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this vital river from untreated wastewater pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta. The Danube is a critical water body for biodiversity, supporting numerous fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is also a source of drinking water for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dunaújváros, Fejér county, Hungary, in the Közép-Dunántúl region. Its address is Sikló út, Keleti iparterület, Dunaújváros.
The plant serves approximately 62,500 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and appropriate treatment for discharge into sensitive areas like the Danube basin.
For medium agglomerations in Hungary, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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