ARA Guntramsdorf 1169 MD, Guntramsdorf

Overview

ARA Guntramsdorf 1169 MD serves approximately 14,500 people in Guntramsdorf, Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant discharges into the Schwechat River, a tributary of the Danube, and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ARA Guntramsdorf 1169 MD is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Guntramsdorf, a town in the Mödling district of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,528, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated near the Schwechat River, which flows through the region. 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into the Schwechat 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 millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and the downstream ecosystems of the Schwechat and Danube rivers.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Schwechat River, which flows into the Danube River near Vienna. The Danube is the second-longest river in Europe and drains into the Black Sea. The watershed supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The region is ecologically sensitive due to its proximity to the Danube floodplains, which are important for biodiversity and water purification.

Frequently asked questions

ARA Guntramsdorf 1169 MD is located in Guntramsdorf, a town in the Mödling district of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant is situated near the Schwechat River.

The plant serves approximately 14,528 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated wastewater is discharged into the Schwechat River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.

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 and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.