Overview
Paks Dunakomlod nelkul Szennyviztisztito Telep serves approximately 23,820 people in Paks, Hungary. The plant operates under EU regulations for wastewater treatment in the Dél-Dunántúl region.
Paks Dunakomlod nelkul Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the industrial area of Paks, in Tolna county, Hungary. The plant serves a population of around 23,820, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Hungarian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people downstream. Proper treatment at this facility helps protect water quality in the Danube and its tributaries.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species, including sturgeon and migratory waterfowl. Maintaining high treatment standards is crucial for protecting these ecosystems and downstream water users.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the industrial area (Iparnegyed) of Paks, in Tolna county, Hungary. It serves the city of Paks and surrounding areas.
The plant serves approximately 23,820 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Danube River basin. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, more advanced treatment may be needed to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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