Overview
Veresegyhaz Szennyviztisztito Telep serves about 23,865 people in Veresegyház, Hungary. The plant operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
Veresegyhaz Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Veresegyház, a town in Pest County, Hungary. Serving a population of approximately 23,865, the plant is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. It is situated in the Central Hungary region, an area with a mix of urban and suburban development. As a plant in an EU member state, Veresegyhaz Szennyviztisztito Telep is subject to the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, a major European waterway. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations relevant to downstream ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect aquatic life and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Veresegyház, a town in Pest County, Central Hungary. Its address is near Patak utca in the Ivacsok area.
The plant serves approximately 23,865 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be needed.
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