Overview
ABUG Abwasserbeseitigung Unteres Gailtal is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Feistritz an der Gail, Kärnten, Austria, serving about 4,438 people with a designed capacity of 6,425 m³/day.
The ABUG Abwasserbeseitigung Unteres Gailtal Errichtungs und Betriebsgesellschaft is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Feistritz an der Gail, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. It serves a population of approximately 4,438, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under Austrian and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. With a designed capacity of 6,425 m³/day and a reported discharge volume of 577.66 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As an Austrian plant, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Gail River, a tributary of the Drava, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and downstream water quality in the Gail Valley.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gail River, which flows into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube carries water through Central and Eastern Europe to the Black Sea. The Gail Valley is an ecologically sensitive area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a habitat for fish species such as grayling and brown trout. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water bodies from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Feistritz an der Gail, in the state of Kärnten, Austria, near the Gail River.
The plant serves approximately 4,438 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Gail River, which flows into the Drava and then the Danube, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal, meeting stringent standards for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies like the Gail River.
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