Overview
ARA Angern an der March 3490 GF is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving Zwerndorf, Austria. It treats wastewater for 3,425 people with a designed capacity of 8,500 m³/day.
ARA Angern an der March 3490 GF is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Zwerndorf, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of 3,425 and has a designed capacity of 8,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 495.13 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs tertiary processes such as nutrient removal, which is common for plants in the Danube basin to protect water quality. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately flowing into the March River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River is a major European waterway that drains into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the March River, which flows into the Danube River near Bratislava. The Danube is a vital ecological corridor in Central Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems in the Danube Delta and the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zwerndorf, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria, near the March River.
The plant serves a population of 3,425 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the March River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
As an Austrian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment to prevent environmental harm.
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