Epol Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Epöl, Hungary

Epol Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Epöl, within the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,027 residents and has a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 356.83 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), Hungary requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, and advanced treatment is often mandated in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. This contributes to the protection of downstream ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.

The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.