Gyomro Szennyviztisztito Telep, Gyömrő

Overview

Gyomro Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gyömrő, Hungary. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population of approximately 39,567.

Gyomro Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gyömrő, Hungary, within the Közép-Magyarország region. The plant serves a population of approximately 39,567, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. As a facility in a sensitive area, it may also need to meet tertiary treatment standards to reduce nutrient loads. Treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the region's aquatic ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into a local stream that is part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting water quality in this watershed helps maintain ecological balance and supports downstream habitats.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Gyömrő, Hungary, in the Közép-Magyarország region, at coordinates 47.418 N, 19.381 E.

The plant serves approximately 39,567 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

Treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas like the Danube basin, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal is often needed to protect water quality.