Overview
Nagyatad Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Nagyatad, Hungary. It operates under EU regulations for agglomerations of its scale.
Nagyatad Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Nagyatad, in the Del-Dunantul region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,915, placing it in the category of a medium-sized agglomeration under 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 sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, requiring effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nagyatad, in the Del-Dunantul region of Hungary, at coordinates 46.227 N, 17.372 E.
The plant serves approximately 12,915 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Hungary, this typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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