Overview
Abwasserverband Karnische Region serves Hermagor-Pressegger See, Kärnten, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 19,250 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Abwasserverband Karnische Region is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hermagor-Pressegger See, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. It serves a population of around 19,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Drava River and further into the Danube River basin. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the water quality of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that feed the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Drava-Danube system supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The region's alpine climate influences seasonal flow variations, requiring robust treatment to protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Hermagor-Pressegger See, in the state of Kärnten, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 19,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Drava River and the Danube River basin.
As an Austrian plant serving over 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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