ARA Traiskirchen 1582 BN, Traiskirchen

Overview

ARA Traiskirchen 1582 BN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 31,000 people in Traiskirchen, Niederösterreich, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ARA Traiskirchen 1582 BN is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Traiskirchen, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 30,943, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU criteria. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and its operations are integral to local water management. As a plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, ARA Traiskirchen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary biological treatment as a minimum. For agglomerations of this scale in sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river flowing into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important watershed.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Danube River basin, which flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea. This watershed supports a wide range of aquatic life and is a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban discharges, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

ARA Traiskirchen 1582 BN is located in Traiskirchen, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant's address is Gußwerkstraße, in the Katastralgemeinde Möllersdorf.

The plant serves approximately 30,943 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea.

As an Austrian plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.

Plants of this scale in Austria typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. In sensitive catchments like the Danube basin, additional nutrient removal may be required.