Overview
Keszthely Szennyviztisztito Telep serves about 52,000 people in Keszthely, Hungary. The plant is located in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region and discharges into the local watershed.
Keszthely Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving the city of Keszthely in western Hungary, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region. The facility handles wastewater from a population equivalent of approximately 52,046, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Zala River catchment, which flows into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The plant's operation is critical to maintaining water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Zala River basin, which feeds Lake Balaton, a large freshwater lake in western Hungary. Lake Balaton supports a rich ecosystem including fish, birds, and aquatic plants, and is a key recreational area. Protecting water quality in this watershed is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 71 Felsőmalom, Keszthely, in the Zala county of western Hungary, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves approximately 52,046 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Zala River catchment, which flows into Lake Balaton, Hungary's largest lake.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving over 10,000 PE in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment, while others need secondary treatment. For Keszthely, secondary treatment is the minimum standard.
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