Overview
Olasz Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Olasz, Hungary, serving 765 people. It discharges 90.18 m³/day of treated effluent into local water bodies.
Olasz Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Olasz, in Baranya county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of 765 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. Its designed capacity is 1100 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 90.18 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it meets the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process likely includes biological nutrient removal to protect receiving waters from eutrophication. The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the water quality of the region's surface waters and supporting the ecological health of the Danube catchment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small watercourses within the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making advanced treatment essential for preventing eutrophication. The plant's effluent contributes to maintaining water quality in downstream habitats that support diverse fish and invertebrate communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Olasz, a village in Baranya county, Hungary, in the Dél-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves a population of 765 people.
The plant provides advanced (tertiary) treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As a plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD. However, its advanced treatment exceeds the directive's minimum requirement of secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
The plant discharges 90.18 m³ of treated wastewater per day.
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