Overview
Pilisszentkereszt Dobogoko nelkul Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pilisszentkereszt, Hungary, serving 1,234 people. It discharges 145.47 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1,866 m³/day.
Pilisszentkereszt Dobogoko nelkul Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the Szurdok völgy area of Pilisszentkereszt, in Pest County, Hungary. The facility serves a population of 1,234 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for this settlement in the Szentendrei district. As a small agglomeration, it plays a key role in local wastewater management. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 1,866 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 145.47 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of incoming wastewater. The advanced treatment level indicates that the plant likely includes nutrient removal to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant's location in the Pilis hills, a forested area near the Danube Bend, means its discharge affects a region valued for recreation and biodiversity. By providing advanced treatment, the facility helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive landscape.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea. The receiving waters are part of the Pilis-Visegrád mountain region, an area known for its karst springs and diverse aquatic habitats. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems, including the Danube-Drava National Park area, from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Szurdok völgy area of Pilisszentkereszt, in Pest County, Hungary, within the Szentendrei district.
The plant serves a population of 1,234 people in the Pilisszentkereszt area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent), the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment level exceeds the secondary standard, indicating compliance with sensitive area requirements.
In Hungary, small wastewater treatment plants serving around 1,200 people typically employ mechanical-biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The advanced treatment at this plant suggests it meets high environmental standards.
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