Epleny Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Eplény, Hungary

Epleny Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Eplény, a village in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 490 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated inland, more than 10 km from the coast, but within 50 km of the Adriatic Sea drainage basin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 600 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 57.76 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for sensitive receiving environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources, particularly the nearby streams and groundwater, from nutrient pollution. Its advanced treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the downstream aquatic ecosystems.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for ecological and human uses.