Maza Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Máza, Hungary

Maza Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Máza, Baranya county, in the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of about 4,990, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration under Hungarian and EU classification. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 7,050 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 588.23 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), advanced treatment is typically required for sensitive areas, indicating that the plant likely discharges into a nutrient-sensitive catchment. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.

The plant discharges into a tributary of the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting water quality in the Danube and its delta.