Overview
Villany Szennyviztisztito Telep serves Villány, Hungary, treating wastewater for approximately 11,097 residents. The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Villany Szennyviztisztito Telep is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Villány, a town in the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The facility serves a population of around 11,097 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. Its location in the Baranya vármegye places it within the Carpathian Basin, a region known for its agricultural and wine-producing landscapes. As a Hungarian plant, Villany Szennyviztisztito Telep is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The Dél-Dunántúl region features several small rivers and streams that support diverse aquatic ecosystems. Proper treatment at this facility helps safeguard these water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, contributing to the ecological health of the broader Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely enters a tributary of the Danube River, which flows through Hungary and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports a rich array of aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and pike, and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villány, a town in the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary, within Baranya vármegye.
The plant serves approximately 11,097 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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