Szentendre Szennyviztisztito Telep - Szentendre Wastewater Treatment Plant, Hungary

Szentendre Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Szentendre, Hungary, within the Közép-Magyarország region. The facility serves a population of approximately 38,767 residents, 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's operations are crucial for protecting the river's water quality and the downstream ecosystems in the Danube Delta.

The treated effluent from Szentendre Szennyviztisztito Telep enters the Danube River, which flows south through Hungary and into the Black Sea via the Danube Delta. The Danube is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and aquatic plants. The plant's discharge contributes to the nutrient load in the river, and its treatment level is important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters, including the ecologically sensitive Danube Delta.