Overview
Herceghalom Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Zsámbék, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 14,900 people. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Herceghalom Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zsámbék, Pest vármegye, Hungary, serving a population of around 14,900. The facility is situated in the Közép-Magyarország region, an area characterized by its proximity to Budapest and the surrounding agglomeration. As a plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for populations between 10,000 and 150,000. Hungary has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is expected to meet the corresponding effluent standards. The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into local watercourses 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 and providing water for millions of people. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The receiving waters are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zsámbék, Pest vármegye, Hungary, in the Közép-Magyarország region.
The plant serves approximately 14,900 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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