Overview
ARA GAV Oberes Urltal 3104 AM serves Krenstetten, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 11,000 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
ARA GAV Oberes Urltal 3104 AM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Krenstetten, a village in the Niederösterreich region of Austria. It serves a population of approximately 11,038 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in the Ybbs River catchment area, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Austria has implemented the directive through national legislation, requiring compliance with effluent standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids. The plant's treatment process is designed to meet these regulatory requirements, protecting the local water environment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ybbs River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is one of Europe's most significant water systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the Ybbs and downstream Danube, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ybbs River, which flows into the Danube River, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports a rich ecosystem, including migratory fish species and diverse aquatic habitats. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, protecting downstream water quality and biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Krenstetten, a village in the municipality of Aschbach-Markt, Bezirk Amstetten, Niederösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 11,038 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Ybbs River, a tributary of the Danube River, which flows into the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent over 10,000. Austria has transposed this directive into national law.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.
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