Overview
Foldes Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Földes, Hungary, serving 3,700 people. It discharges 436.16 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
Foldes Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Földes, within the Hajdú-Bihar county of Hungary's Észak-Alföld region. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,700 residents, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, aligning with Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant has a designed capacity of 3,466 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 436.16 m³, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. This contributes to the protection of the Tisza's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream water quality in the Danube River system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows southward through Hungary and into Serbia before joining the Danube. The Tisza supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as pike and catfish, and provides important habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, mitigating eutrophication risks in the Tisza and ultimately the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Földes, a town in the Hajdú-Bihar county of Hungary's Észak-Alföld region.
The plant serves approximately 3,700 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tisza River basin, eventually reaching the Danube and the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU standards for sensitive areas.
The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Tisza basin.
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