ARA GAV Marchfeld 3480 GF, Markgrafneusiedl

Overview

ARA GAV Marchfeld 3480 GF is a wastewater treatment plant serving Markgrafneusiedl, Niederösterreich, Austria. It treats wastewater for approximately 20,475 people.

ARA GAV Marchfeld 3480 GF is a wastewater treatment plant located in Markgrafneusiedl, in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 20,475, placing it in the medium agglomeration category 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Markgrafneusiedl, in the district of Gänserndorf, Niederösterreich, Austria.

The plant serves approximately 20,475 people.

Treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows 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.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are classified as medium agglomerations and typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.