Tata Szennyviztisztito Telep, Szomód

Overview

Tata Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Szomód, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 26,457 people. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Tata Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Szomód, within the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of approximately 26,457, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It operates within Hungary's national regulatory framework, which aligns with EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting these water resources from pollution.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Hungary and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich diversity of fish and bird species, including sturgeon and migratory waterfowl. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting human uses downstream.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Szomód, in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary, near the city of Tata.

The plant serves approximately 26,457 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.

The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas.