Overview
Lajosmizse Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 5,211 people in Lajosmizse, Hungary. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Lajosmizse Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in Lajosmizse, a town in Bács-Kiskun county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of 5,211 and is situated in the Dél-Alföld region, part of the Great Plain. It provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 6,750 cubic meters per day and discharges 614.28 cubic meters of treated wastewater. As a facility in Hungary, 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 plants in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Tisza River basin, ultimately flowing into the Danube River and the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water resources, supporting agricultural and ecological health in the Great Plain.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and then the Black Sea. The surrounding Dél-Alföld region is characterized by flat terrain and agricultural land, making water quality management crucial for irrigation and local ecosystems. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic habitats and supports biodiversity in the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lajosmizse, a town in Bács-Kiskun county, Dél-Alföld region, Hungary.
The plant serves a population of 5,211 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Tisza River basin, eventually reaching the Danube River and the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect receiving waters.
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