Kisrecse Szennyviztisztito Telep - Primary Wastewater Treatment in Nagyrécse, Hungary

Kisrecse Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in Nagyrécse, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 165 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. It operates under Hungarian national regulations which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides primary treatment, which involves physical processes such as sedimentation to remove settleable solids. With a designed capacity of 199 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 19.45 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment, and primary treatment may be considered adequate depending on the receiving water body. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Zala River, which flows into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a ecologically sensitive ecosystem supporting diverse aquatic life and is a major recreational resource. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the broader watershed.

The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Zala River, which flows into Lake Balaton. Lake Balaton is a large, shallow lake with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse fish and bird species. The watershed is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately draining into the Black Sea. The region's agricultural land use can contribute nutrient runoff, making wastewater treatment important for preventing eutrophication in the lake.