Overview
ARA GAV Raum St Andra Wordern 1103 TU is a wastewater treatment plant in Sankt Andrä-Wördern, Niederösterreich, Austria, serving approximately 11,591 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA GAV Raum St Andra Wordern 1103 TU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Sankt Andrä-Wördern, a town in the Bezirk Tulln district of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 11,591, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a plant in Austria, 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 treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The surrounding region is part of the Danube watershed, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Danube River basin, with treated effluent likely entering a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is one of Europe's major rivers, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as sturgeon and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Sankt Andrä-Wördern, Bezirk Tulln, Niederösterreich, Austria, at coordinates 48.3450 N, 16.2150 E.
The plant serves approximately 11,591 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the receiving water is sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
In Austria, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
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