Sarvar Szennyviztisztito Telep, Sárvár

Overview

Sarvar Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Sárvár, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 24,581 residents. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Sarvar Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sárvár, a town in Vas County within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of western Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 24,581 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant in an EU member state, it operates under the requirements of the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Hungary has transposed this directive into national law, and the plant is subject to compliance monitoring by the competent authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rába River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, and the plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rába River catchment, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is used for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in this sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Sárvár, Vas County, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of western Hungary.

The plant serves approximately 24,581 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Rába River, a tributary of the Danube, and ultimately reaches the Black Sea.

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.

Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.