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Pecsvarad Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Pécsvárad, Hungary

Pécsvárad, Dél-Dunántúl, Hungary

Overview

Pecsvarad Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pécsvárad, Hungary, serving 4,241 people. It has a designed capacity of 7,317 m³/day and discharges 499.94 m³/day of treated effluent.

Pecsvarad Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Pécsvárad, within the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of 4,241 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 7,317 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 499.94 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a Hungarian plant, it complies with national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies, contributing to the protection of the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The advanced treatment helps protect the river's ecological balance and water quality, particularly in the sensitive Carpathian Basin region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Pécsvárad, Baranya county, in the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary.

The plant serves a population of 4,241 people.

The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Danube River basin.

The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.

As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements.

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