Overview
Kadarkut Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hencse, Hungary, serving a population of 1,219. It operates under EU regulations with a discharge volume of 143.70 cubic meters.
Kadarkut Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Hencse, within the Somogy county of Hungary's Dél-Dunántúl region. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,219 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. Its designed capacity is 2,895 cubic meters, with a current discharge volume of 143.70 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately draining into the Black Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for local agriculture and biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hencse, a village in Somogy county, within the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,219 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an EU member state, Hungary implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Plants serving small agglomerations like this one are required to provide appropriate treatment, with advanced treatment often used in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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