Overview
Nova Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 1,005 people in Nova, Hungary. It discharges 118.47 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Nova Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Nova, Zala County, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of western Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,005 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility. It is situated near the border with Slovenia and operates within the Danube River basin. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 118.47 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Zala River, which flows into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the lake's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds the Zala River, which is the primary inflow to Lake Balaton. Lake Balaton is a shallow, nutrient-sensitive lake that supports a rich ecosystem of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The advanced treatment at Nova Szennyviztisztito Telep helps limit nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication and preserving the lake's ecological balance and recreational value.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Nova, Zala County, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of western Hungary, near the border with Slovenia.
The plant serves approximately 1,005 residents of Nova and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Zala River, which ultimately drains into Lake Balaton.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As an EU member state, Hungary implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Plants serving over 2,000 people equivalent typically require secondary treatment, but Nova's advanced treatment reflects local environmental sensitivity, particularly regarding Lake Balaton.
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