Korom Szennyviztisztito Telep - Köröm Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hungary

Korom Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Köröm, a village in Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county, northern Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,600 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Hungarian and EU classification. As a plant in Hungary, it 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 designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. Proper treatment at this plant helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Tisza and Danube river systems.

The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Tisza River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological balance of this transboundary river system.