Overview
Esztergalyhorvati Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 171 people in Esztergályhorváti, Hungary. It discharges 20.16 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
Esztergalyhorvati Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Esztergályhorváti, a village in Zala County, Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 171 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. Its designed capacity is 625 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 20.16 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current loads. As an advanced treatment plant, it likely employs biological nutrient removal or similar processes to meet stringent Hungarian and EU standards. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide appropriate treatment, and this plant exceeds that baseline with advanced technology. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zala River, which ultimately drains into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive downstream environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses that feed the Zala River, the primary inflow to Lake Balaton. Lake Balaton is a shallow, nutrient-sensitive lake that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a major tourist destination. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in the lake and its tributaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Esztergályhorváti, a village in Zala County, Hungary, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves a population of 171 residents in the local community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zala River, which drains into Lake Balaton.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes biological nutrient removal to reduce nitrogen and phosphorus, exceeding the minimum EU requirements for small agglomerations.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations. Advanced treatment is often required in sensitive areas like the Lake Balaton catchment to protect water quality.
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