ARA GAV Erlauftal 1542 SB Purgstall Scheibbs StAnton Wastewater Treatment Plant, Purgstall an der Erlauf

ARA GAV Erlauftal 1542 SB Purgstall Scheibbs StAnton is a wastewater treatment plant located in Purgstall an der Erlauf, a town in the Bezirk Scheibbs district of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 10,556, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian facility, the plant 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 plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water environment, likely the Erlauf River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Erlauf River and downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, supporting aquatic life and water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the Erlauf River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea. The Erlauf River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger watershed that includes sensitive ecosystems. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in the Danube basin.