Overview
Karancslapujto Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,936 people in Karancslapujtő, Hungary. It operates under EU regulations with a designed capacity of 8,100 m³/day.
Karancslapujto Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Karancslapujtő, a village in Nógrád county, northern Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,936 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As an advanced treatment plant, it provides nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, which is typical for facilities discharging into sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 8,100 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 228.22 m³, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth. Under the EU UWWTD, small agglomerations like this are required to provide appropriate treatment, and Hungary's national regulations align with these standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's surface waters from nutrient pollution, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water quality in the Carpathian Basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Zagyva River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which ultimately reaches the Danube and the Black Sea. The region is part of the Pannonian biogeographic region, characterized by lowland rivers and wetlands that support diverse aquatic life. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Karancslapujtő, a village in Nógrád county, northern Hungary, within the Salgótarján district.
The plant serves a population of 1,936 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zagyva River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which drains into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, suitable for protecting sensitive receiving waters.
As a Hungarian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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