Overview
Sormás Szennyvíztisztító Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Sormás, Hungary, serving 810 people with a designed capacity of 750 m³/day. It discharges treated effluent into local waterways within the Danube basin.
Sormás Szennyvíztisztító Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in the village of Sormás, in Zala County, western Hungary. The plant serves a population of 810 and has a designed capacity of 750 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 95.48 m³/day. It operates under Hungary's national water regulations, which align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), requiring advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) in addition to secondary biological treatment. This level of treatment is appropriate for protecting sensitive receiving waters in the region. The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zala River, which feeds Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a vital ecological and recreational resource, supporting diverse aquatic life and tourism. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and maintaining water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Zala River, a major tributary of Lake Balaton. Lake Balaton is a shallow, ecologically sensitive lake that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a key recreational area. The advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient inputs, helping to prevent algal blooms and preserve water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sormás, a village in Zala County, western Hungary, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves approximately 810 residents of Sormás and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Zala River, which ultimately drains into Lake Balaton.
As a Hungarian facility, it operates under national water laws that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas like the Lake Balaton catchment.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment. In sensitive areas like the Balaton region, advanced treatment with nutrient removal is commonly applied to protect water quality.
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