Overview
Vertesacsa Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Vértesacsa, Hungary, serving approximately 2,952 people. It discharges 347.99 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Vertesacsa Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Vértesacsa, within the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of around 2,952 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility. Its location in the Bicskei district places it within a rural, inland setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,850 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 347.99 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Körtvély-láp area, a wetland that feeds into local streams within the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and migratory bird species. The advanced treatment at this facility helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological integrity of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Vértesacsa, in the Közép-Dunántúl region of Hungary, specifically in the Bicskei district of Fejér county.
The plant serves approximately 2,952 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required for its size.
As a Hungarian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this requirement.
The treated effluent discharges into the Körtvély-láp wetland area, which is part of the Danube River basin. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
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