Overview
ARA Ebreichsdorf 1906 BN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 10,800 people in Ebreichsdorf, Niederösterreich, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA Ebreichsdorf 1906 BN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Ebreichsdorf, a town in the district of Baden, Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway flowing into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that flow into the Danube River basin. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe, draining into the Black Sea and supporting a rich diversity of aquatic life, including endemic fish species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality and biodiversity in this important European river system.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Ebreichsdorf 1906 BN is located at Am Klärwerk 1, in the town of Ebreichsdorf, Bezirk Baden, Niederösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 10,800 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into 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 and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. In Austria, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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