Komarom Szennyviztisztito Telep - Municipal Wastewater Treatment in Komárom, Hungary

Komarom Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Komárom, in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves an estimated population of 31,606, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU guidelines. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integrated into the local water management system. As a Hungarian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets required effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's capacity and operational status align with typical infrastructure for communities of this scale in Central Europe. The treated wastewater from Komarom Szennyviztisztito Telep is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical resource for multiple countries. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a wide range of aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and carp, and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting downstream communities.