Overview
ARA Haag 3112 AM is a wastewater treatment plant in Haag, Niederösterreich, Austria, serving approximately 3,293 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA Haag 3112 AM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Haag, a town in the Niederösterreich region of Austria. The plant serves a population of around 3,293, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian plant, ARA Haag 3112 AM operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into inland waters. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically mandated to protect water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the broader Black Sea catchment. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for both ecological health and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Danube River, which drains into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The surrounding Niederösterreich region features agricultural and forested landscapes, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality in the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Haag 3112 AM is located in Haag, a town in the Niederösterreich region of Austria, near the L85 road in the Edelhof area.
The plant serves approximately 3,293 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing 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 small agglomerations discharging into inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Austria, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive water bodies like the Danube basin.
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