Overview
Tardona Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 450 people in Kazincbarcika, Hungary. It discharges 53.05 m³/day of treated effluent into local waterways.
Tardona Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Kazincbarcika, in the Észak-Magyarország region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 450 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or small community setting within the Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 580 m³/day and currently discharges 53.05 m³/day of treated wastewater, indicating it operates well below its maximum capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for maintaining water quality in the larger Danube catchment. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Sajó River, a tributary of the Tisza River, which ultimately drains into the Danube River and the Black Sea. The Tisza basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kazincbarcika, in the Észak-Magyarország region of Hungary, within Borsod-Abaúj-Zemplén county.
The plant serves a population of 450 people, indicating it is a small-scale facility for a rural community.
The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Sajó River, part of the Tisza River basin, eventually reaching the Danube and the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for agglomerations in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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