Overview
Nyaregyhaza Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Dánszentmiklós, Hungary. It treats municipal wastewater for a population of 2,899 with a designed capacity of 6,250 m³/day.
Nyaregyhaza Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Dánszentmiklós, within the Pest vármegye region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,900 residents and has a designed capacity of 6,250 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 341.74 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Hungary, as an EU member state, implements the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Plants serving populations under 10,000 typically need secondary treatment, but advanced treatment may be required for sensitive catchments. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial 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 Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dánszentmiklós, in the Pest vármegye region of Hungary, within the Közép-Magyarország statistical region.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,899 residents in Dánszentmiklós and surrounding areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For its population size, secondary treatment is typically required, but advanced treatment may be mandated for sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,250 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 341.74 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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