Overview
Abwasserverband Oberes Lavanttal is a wastewater treatment plant serving 7,529 people in Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal, Kärnten, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Abwasserverband Oberes Lavanttal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,529 people, classifying it as a small to medium 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 agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Lavanttal valley, which drains into the Lavant River, a tributary of the Drau River. The Drau ultimately flows into the Danube River and then the Black Sea. The surrounding environment supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its alpine and river ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local watershed in the Lavanttal valley, flowing into the Lavant River, a tributary of the Drau River. The Drau joins the Danube, which empties into the Black Sea. The region supports aquatic biodiversity, including fish species typical of alpine rivers, and the water quality is important for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Sankt Leonhard im Lavanttal, in the state of Kärnten, Austria, at coordinates 46.9320 N, 14.8290 E.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,529 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed in the Lavanttal valley, which flows into the Lavant River, a tributary of the Drau River.
The plant helps protect the Lavant River, Drau River, and ultimately the Danube River and Black Sea by treating wastewater before discharge.
As an Austrian plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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