Zomba Szennyviztisztito telep - Advanced Wastewater Treatment in Tengelic, Hungary

Zomba Szennyviztisztito telep is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Tengelic, within the Dél-Dunántúl region of Hungary. The plant serves a small population of 783 residents, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater in a rural setting. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 92.30 cubic meters per day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. Under Hungarian and EU regulations, such plants must comply with the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Danube's ecological health. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, supporting aquatic life and water quality in downstream environments.

The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Danube River, which eventually reaches the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including important fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity.