Overview
Imola Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving the small village of Imola in northern Hungary. It operates under EU regulations with a designed capacity of 50 m³/day.
Imola Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Imola, within Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county in northern Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 6 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It is situated in the Észak-Magyarország region, part of the Alföld és Észak plain. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 50 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 0.71 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a Hungarian plant, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The surrounding environment includes agricultural land and small streams, supporting local biodiversity. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Tisza and Danube systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Sajó River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which ultimately joins the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Carpathian Basin ecosystem. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the village of Imola, in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, northern Hungary, within the Észak-Magyarország region.
The plant serves a small population of 6 residents, reflecting the rural nature of the area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Sajó River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which eventually reaches the Danube River and the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent that protects the receiving water bodies.
As a Hungarian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Imola, the directive requires appropriate treatment to protect the environment.
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