Gyula Szennyviztisztito Telep - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kétegyháza, Hungary

Gyula Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Kétegyháza, within the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 31,895, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. Its location in the Great Plain region influences the local water management context. As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's compliance is overseen by Hungarian water authorities, ensuring adherence to national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The region's flat terrain and agricultural land use mean that nutrient management is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.