Overview
Medgyesegyhaza Szennyviztisztito Telep is a secondary treatment plant serving 1,370 people in Medgyesegyháza, Hungary. It discharges 161.50 m³/day of treated wastewater into local waterways.
Medgyesegyhaza Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Medgyesegyháza, within the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of 1,370, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Hungarian and EU regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 161.50 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local surface waters that drain into the Tisza River basin, ultimately reaching the Danube River and the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube and then the Black Sea. The Dél-Alföld region is characterized by flat terrain and agricultural land, making the protection of surface water quality critical for both irrigation and biodiversity. The treated effluent supports the base flow of local watercourses, which are important for aquatic life and migratory species.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Medgyesegyháza, in the Dél-Alföld region of Hungary, within Békés vármegye.
The plant serves a population of 1,370 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant treats an average of 161.50 m³ per day, with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³ per day.
As a small agglomeration in Hungary, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's compliance helps protect the Tisza River basin and downstream ecosystems.
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