Piliscsaba Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Dorog, Hungary
Dorog, Közép-Dunántúl, Hungary
Overview
Piliscsaba Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Dorog, Hungary, serving a population of 5,647. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the Danube River basin.
Piliscsaba Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Dorog, within the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of 5,647 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 7,500 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 665.68 cubic meters, it operates well within its capacity. As a Hungarian facility, it adheres to national regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately flow into the Danube River, a major European waterway. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting the environmental health of the Danube basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dorog, in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary, near the city of Piliscsaba.
The plant serves a population of 5,647 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually flow into the Danube River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
Hungary follows the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations. For a plant serving around 5,600 people, secondary treatment is typically required, but this plant provides advanced treatment for enhanced environmental protection.