Overview
Hajdunanas Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Hajdúnánás, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 21,000 residents. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
Hajdunanas Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Hajdúnánás, in the Észak-Alföld region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of around 21,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a plant in Hungary, it operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. The Tisza is a vital waterway for biodiversity, supporting fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hajdúnánás, in the Észak-Alföld region of Hungary, within Hajdú-Bihar county.
The plant serves approximately 21,000 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Tisza River basin, which is part of the Danube River system.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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