Overview
ARA Kilb 1402 ME is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,142 people in Kilb, Niederösterreich, Austria. It discharges 564.71 m³/day of treated effluent.
ARA Kilb 1402 ME is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Kilb, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of 2,142 and has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 564.71 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, ARA Kilb 1402 ME provides a higher level of pollutant removal than conventional secondary treatment, typically including nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus). This aligns with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas, which Austria designates for many water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life in the receiving streams and contributing to the ecological health of the Danube watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams near Kilb, which flow into the Melk River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube is a major European river that drains into the Black Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, reducing the risk of eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Kilb 1402 ME is located in the municipality of Kilb, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 2,142 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Melk River, a tributary of the Danube River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond secondary treatment standards.
As an Austrian plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. Advanced treatment is typical for plants in sensitive areas.
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