Overview
Kiskunmajsa Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kiskunmajsa, Hungary, serving approximately 7,125 people with a design capacity of 12,000 m³/day.
Kiskunmajsa Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Kiskunmajsa, a town in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of about 7,125 and has a design capacity of 12,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 839.91 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a Hungarian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typical for sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Tisza River basin, ultimately reaching the Danube River and the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water resources, supporting both ecological health and agricultural water use in the Great Hungarian Plain.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, part of the larger Danube River system that flows into the Black Sea. The Dél-Alföld region is characterized by flat terrain and intensive agriculture, making nutrient removal critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for birds.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kiskunmajsa, a town in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary, at Marisi út.
The plant serves approximately 7,125 people in the Kiskunmajsa area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Tisza River basin, part of the Danube River system.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
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