Overview
Ager West wastewater treatment plant serves Attnang-Puchheim, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 52,349 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Ager West is a wastewater treatment plant located in Attnang-Puchheim, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria. It serves a population of approximately 52,349, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian plant, Ager West operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet the standards set by this directive, ensuring effective removal of pollutants before discharge. The treated effluent from Ager West is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ager River, a tributary of the Traun River, which flows into the Danube River. The Danube is a major European river that drains into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for fish species such as the Danube salmon and various migratory birds.
Frequently asked questions
Ager West is located in Attnang-Puchheim, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria.
Ager West serves approximately 52,349 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from Ager West is discharged into the Ager River, a tributary of the Traun River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea.
Ager West operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive and national regulations.
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