Overview
Satoraljaujhely Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Sátoraljaújhely, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 25,950 residents. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Satoraljaujhely Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sátoraljaújhely, in the Észak-Magyarország region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 25,950, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tisza River basin and then into the Danube River before reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Bodrog River and its downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bodrog River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which flows into the Danube and finally the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by both municipal and agricultural runoff, making effective treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sátoraljaújhely, in the Észak-Magyarország region of Hungary, near the Bodrog River.
The plant serves approximately 25,950 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Bodrog River, which flows into the Tisza River and eventually the Danube River and Black Sea.
The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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