Overview
Zalakomar Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Zalakomár, Hungary, serving approximately 3,945 people with a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day.
Zalakomar Szennyviztisztito Telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Zalakomár, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a population of about 3,945 and has a designed capacity of 4,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 465.04 m³/day. It operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. As a facility serving a small agglomeration, it meets the EU directive's standards for secondary or more stringent treatment, particularly given its location in a region that may include sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin and then the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems, and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water network within the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems depend on effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity. The advanced treatment level helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream habitats and supporting the ecological health of the Danube Delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zalakomár, within the Nyugat-Dunántúl region of Hungary, near the town of Nagykanizsa.
The plant serves approximately 3,945 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
The plant operates under Hungary's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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