Overview
ARA Sooss 1524 BN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Baden, Niederösterreich, Austria. Serving a population of 2,064, it has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges 547.95 m³/day of treated effluent.
ARA Sooss 1524 BN is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Baden, within the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,064 and is designed with a capacity of 6,000 m³ per day, currently treating an average daily flow of 547.95 m³. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As an Austrian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this scale. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the Black Sea watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Schwechat River, a tributary of the Danube, which flows into the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Sooss 1524 BN is located in Baden, Niederösterreich, Austria, near the Lodenstiefel area.
The plant serves a population of 2,064 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Schwechat River, a tributary of the Danube.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas and appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size.
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