Kiskunhalas Szennyviztisztito Telep - Municipal Wastewater Treatment Plant in Kiskunhalas, Hungary

Kiskunhalas Szennyviztisztito Telep is the municipal wastewater treatment plant for Kiskunhalas, a city in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of around 21,247 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is located in the southern Great Plain, an area characterized by flat terrain and agricultural activity. As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water quality, supporting both ecological health and agricultural water use in the area.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The local watershed includes the Tisza River, a major tributary of the Danube, and supports diverse aquatic life. The region's flat terrain and agricultural land use make groundwater protection critical, as the area relies on aquifers for drinking water. The plant's operation helps prevent nutrient pollution that could contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies.