Overview
Valkonya Szennyviztisztito Telep is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Zalaszentbalázs, Hungary, serving a small population of 55. It discharges treated water into the local watershed.
Valkonya Szennyviztisztito Telep is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Zalaszentbalázs, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of approximately 55 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. Its designed capacity is 120 cubic meters per day, with an actual discharge volume of 6.48 cubic meters, indicating low utilization relative to capacity. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant provides biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Under Hungarian regulations aligned with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like this are typically required to have appropriate treatment to protect local water quality. The plant's operation is part of the national wastewater management framework overseen by Hungarian authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Zala River and then into Lake Balaton, Central Europe's largest lake. Lake Balaton is a ecologically sensitive water body that supports diverse aquatic life and is a major recreational resource. The plant's secondary treatment helps mitigate nutrient loading and protect the lake's water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Zala River basin, which flows into Lake Balaton, a large freshwater lake in western Hungary. Lake Balaton supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to nutrient enrichment risks, making secondary treatment essential for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zalaszentbalázs, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary, near the city of Nagykanizsa.
The plant serves a small population of approximately 55 residents, typical for a rural community in Hungary.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Zala River and ultimately into Lake Balaton.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect water bodies like Lake Balaton.
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