Overview
Fajsz Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Fajsz, Hungary, serving approximately 2,930 people. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Fajsz Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Fajsz, a settlement in the Kalocsai district of Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of around 2,930, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 6,260 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 345.39 cubic meters per day, the facility has ample capacity to handle its service area's wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River via the Danube-Tisza Interfluve region. This area is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Danube basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, specifically the Danube-Tisza Interfluve, a region characterized by its flat terrain and agricultural land use. The Danube River flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's advanced treatment crucial for reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta, a vital wetland habitat for migratory birds and aquatic species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fajsz, a village in the Kalocsai district of Bács-Kiskun county, in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 2,930 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment requirement for small agglomerations under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an EU member state, Hungary implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with national standards for protecting water quality.
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