Geresdlak Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Baranya County, Hungary

Geresdlak Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Geresdlak, within the Pécsváradi district of Baranya county in southern Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 400 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on agglomeration size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU directive for smaller agglomerations. With a designed capacity of 800 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 47.15 m³/day, the facility has ample capacity to handle peak flows and future growth. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent that protects the local environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of local streams and the broader Danube ecosystem. Its advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into a small watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The region is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, making the protection of local streams important for both ecological health and water supply. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient pollution, which can cause eutrophication in downstream waters.