Overview
ARA Fuschlsee Thalgau is a wastewater treatment plant in Thalgau, Salzburg, Austria, serving approximately 18,500 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA Fuschlsee Thalgau is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Thalgau, in the state of Salzburg, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 18,500, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a plant in an EU member state, ARA Fuschlsee Thalgau is subject to the 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 plant is expected to meet these EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The region is known for its lakes and alpine environment, including the nearby Fuschlsee. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive freshwater ecosystems and maintain water quality for recreation and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Fuschlsee catchment, part of the larger Danube River basin. The Fuschlsee is a pre-alpine lake that supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation. Downstream, waters travel through the Salzach River and eventually reach the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. Protecting this watershed from nutrient pollution is critical to prevent eutrophication in the lake and downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Fuschlsee Thalgau is located in Thalgau, in the state of Salzburg, Austria, near the Fuschlsee lake.
The plant serves approximately 18,465 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Fuschlsee and eventually the Danube River basin.
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 directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas like lakes.
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