Kacsota szennyviztisztito mu - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Kacsóta, Hungary

Kacsota szennyviztisztito mu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Kacsóta, Baranya county, in the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 190 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like Kacsóta, appropriate treatment is required to protect local water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 293 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 22.40 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Danube River basin and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the region's aquatic ecosystems, including streams and rivers that support diverse wildlife and are important for agriculture and recreation in the Dél-Dunántúl area.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The Dél-Dunántúl region is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, with water bodies supporting fish populations and migratory birds. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and protecting the ecological health of the Danube delta.