Overview
Nagykeresztur Szennyviztisztito telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Nagykeresztúr, Hungary. It treats wastewater for a small population of 100, with a designed capacity of 200 m³/day and a discharge volume of 11.79 m³/day.
Nagykeresztur Szennyviztisztito telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Nagykeresztúr, a village in Nógrád County, northern Hungary. The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. It operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 200 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 11.79 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Zagyva River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that feed the Zagyva River, part of the Tisza River basin. The Tisza is a major tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. The region is characterized by hilly terrain and agricultural land use, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive catchment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Salgótarjáni út in Nagykeresztúr, a village in Nógrád County, northern Hungary.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 100 residents, typical of a rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zagyva River, part of the Tisza River basin, ultimately reaching the Danube and the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's minimum requirements for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for all agglomerations. For small populations, advanced treatment may be mandated if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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