Overview
Markaz Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,027 people in Markaz, Hungary. It has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and discharges 121.06 m³/day of treated effluent.
Markaz Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in Markaz, a village in Heves County, northern Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,027 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility in the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 121.06 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tisza River basin and then into the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international watershed. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, so the plant helps prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in the region's streams and rivers.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Markaz, a village in Heves County, northern Hungary. It serves the local community as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure.
The plant serves approximately 1,027 people, classifying it as a small-scale treatment facility under EU agglomeration categories.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than standard secondary treatment. This includes removal of nutrients and other pollutants to protect the receiving water body.
The treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube River. Ultimately, the water reaches the Black Sea.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard, reflecting a commitment to environmental protection.
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