Overview
Nagyvazsony Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Nagyvázsony, Hungary. It treats wastewater for 4,600 residents with a designed capacity of 4,623 m³/day.
Nagyvazsony Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Nagyvázsony, a village in Veszprém County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,600 people, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small agglomeration in the Central Transdanubia region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,623 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 542.26 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the region's aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of downstream waters, including Lake Balaton, a major recreational and ecological asset in Hungary.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region includes sensitive karst areas and Lake Balaton, a large freshwater lake with significant ecological and recreational value. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream aquatic habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nagyvázsony, a village in Veszprém County, Hungary, within the Central Transdanubia region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,600 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, helping to protect sensitive downstream environments.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 require at least secondary treatment. Nagyvazsony's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, ensuring compliance and environmental protection.
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