Overview
Tolna Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Bogyiszló and the surrounding area in Hungary's Dél-Dunántúl region, treating wastewater for approximately 21,059 people.
Tolna Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Bogyiszló, within the Tolnai járás of Tolna vármegye, Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 21,059, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Hungarian and EU regulations. As a plant of this scale in Hungary, it is expected to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures that treated effluent meets quality standards for discharge into the local environment. The plant's treated wastewater likely discharges into a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through the region and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Dél-Dunántúl region, within the Danube River basin. Treated effluent from the plant likely enters a local watercourse that drains into the Danube, which flows through Hungary and into the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and carp, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining biodiversity and supporting human uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bogyiszló, in the Tolnai járás of Tolna vármegye, Hungary, within the Dél-Dunántúl region.
The plant serves approximately 21,059 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and compliance with effluent quality standards.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are classified as medium agglomerations and must provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment required if discharging into sensitive areas.
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