Overview
Osi Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ősi, Hungary, serving approximately 1,810 people. It operates with a designed capacity of 1,750 m³/day and discharges 213.37 m³/day of treated effluent.
Osi Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Ősi, a village in Veszprém County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of around 1,810 residents, reflecting its role in managing domestic wastewater for this small agglomeration. Situated in the Közép-Dunántúl region, the plant is part of Hungary's wastewater infrastructure, which aligns with EU standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,750 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 213.37 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As an EU member state, Hungary adheres to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies, ultimately contributing to the Danube River basin. The plant's location more than 10 km from the coast but within 50 km means its discharge influences inland freshwater systems rather than marine environments. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, and the advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and pollution, safeguarding water quality for downstream communities and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ősi, a village in Veszprém County, Hungary, in the Közép-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves approximately 1,810 people, making it a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
As an EU member, Hungary follows the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Ősi, appropriate treatment is required to protect receiving waters, and advanced treatment meets these standards.
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