Szarvas Szennyviztisztito Telep - Wastewater Treatment Plant in Békésszentandrás, Hungary

Szarvas Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Békésszentandrás, within the Szarvasi járás of Békés vármegye, Hungary. Situated in the Dél-Alföld region, the plant serves a population of around 15,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Hungarian and EU regulations. As a Hungarian facility, the plant 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 plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Carpathian Basin. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.

The plant discharges into the Tisza River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Tisza is a vital waterway for the region, supporting diverse fish populations and serving as a migratory route for birds. The surrounding Dél-Alföld region is characterized by flat plains and agricultural land, making the protection of water quality crucial for both ecological health and human use.