Hedervar Szennyviztisztito Telep - Kimle, Hungary Wastewater Treatment Plant

Hedervar Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment plant located in Kimle, Hungary, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region. The plant serves a population of around 9,595 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Hungarian and EU regulations. As a Hungarian facility, the plant 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important international watershed.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a wide range of aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and carp, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and supporting downstream communities that rely on the river for drinking water and agriculture.