Overview
Ampflwang wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Ampflwang im Hausruckwald in Oberösterreich, Austria. It treats wastewater from approximately 4,515 residents under EU regulatory standards.
The Ampflwang wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ampflwang im Hausruckwald, in the Bezirk Vöcklabruck district of Oberösterreich, Austria. It serves a population of around 4,515 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Austrian and 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Black Sea ecosystem. Proper treatment helps maintain the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ampflwang im Hausruckwald, in the Bezirk Vöcklabruck district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 4,515 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU guidelines.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment, which is the standard for this scale.
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