Overview
Pilisvörösvár Szennyvíztisztító Telep serves approximately 11,400 residents in Pilisvörösvár, Hungary. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Pilisvörösvár Szennyvíztisztító Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pilisvörösvár, a town in Pest County within the Közép-Magyarország region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of about 11,413, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities that rely on the Danube for water supply and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The Danube is ecologically sensitive, with significant biodiversity including migratory fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect this vital waterway.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pilisvörösvár, a town in Pest County, Közép-Magyarország region, Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 11,413 residents, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of 10,000-150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment. The plant must comply with Hungarian regulations implementing this directive.
Plants of this scale in Hungary typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, as required by the EU UWWTD.
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