Ujhartyan Szennyviztisztito Telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Újhartyán, Hungary

Ujhartyan Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Újhartyán, a town in Pest County, Hungary. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,664 residents, providing essential sanitation services for the community. The facility operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 6,200 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 549.80 m³/day, the plant has ample capacity to accommodate future growth. As a Hungarian facility, it operates under the national implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting the ecological health of the downstream environment, which includes sensitive aquatic habitats.

The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea. The region's watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for maintaining water quality in the Danube, a major European waterway. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.