Kaszopuszta szennyviztisztito mu, Kaszó

Overview

Kaszopuszta szennyviztisztito mu is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kaszó, Hungary, serving a small population of 30. It discharges treated water into the local watershed.

Kaszopuszta szennyviztisztito mu is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Kaszó, a village in Somogy County within the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 30 people, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. With a designed capacity of 720 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 3.54 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a Hungarian plant, it operates under national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin and the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding environment.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local catchment of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and small watercourses that support diverse aquatic life. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Kaszó, a village in Somogy County, Dél-Dunántúl region, Hungary.

The plant serves a small population of 30 people.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.

As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard.

For very small agglomerations, Hungary typically requires treatment that meets national standards, often involving mechanical or biological processes. The advanced treatment at this plant indicates a high level of nutrient removal.