Overview
Tiszabercel Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Tiszabercel, Hungary, serving nearly 5,000 people. The plant is currently closed.
Tiszabercel Szennyviztisztito Telep is a wastewater treatment facility located in Tiszabercel, a settlement in the Észak-Alföld region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,919 and has a designed capacity of 2,625 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 579.86 cubic meters per day. It is classified as providing advanced treatment, reflecting a higher level of pollutant removal. As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, and Hungary's regulations align with EU standards. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant may have been designed to meet sensitive area requirements or local environmental objectives. The plant's discharge ultimately flows into the Tisza River basin, a major tributary of the Danube. The Tisza River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in the Tisza and Danube catchments.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Tisza River basin, which drains into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Tisza River and its tributaries support a variety of fish species and provide habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this facility helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Tiszabercel, a village in the Ibrányi district of Szabolcs-Szatmár-Bereg county, in the Észak-Alföld region of Hungary.
The plant serves approximately 4,919 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Tisza River basin. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent before release.
As a Hungarian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on agglomeration size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive requires appropriate treatment. Advanced treatment, as seen here, may be implemented to meet local environmental requirements or sensitive area designations.
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