Overview
ARA Breitenfurt 1500 MD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving about 5,000 people in Breitenfurt bei Wien, Niederösterreich, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA Breitenfurt 1500 MD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Breitenfurt bei Wien, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,033 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, ARA Breitenfurt 1500 MD is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Liesingbach stream, a tributary of the Wien River, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately reaches the Black Sea. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river network important for regional ecology.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Liesingbach, which flows into the Wien River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is a major European river that drains into the Black Sea. The Liesingbach and Wien River support aquatic ecosystems and are used for recreation and irrigation. The area is part of the Vienna Woods region, which is ecologically sensitive due to its biodiversity and proximity to urban areas.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Breitenfurt 1500 MD is located in Breitenfurt bei Wien, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria, near the Liesingbach stream.
The plant serves approximately 5,033 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Liesingbach, which flows into the Wien River and eventually the Danube River, 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 discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 5,000 people in Austria typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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