Overview
ARA Trumerseen in Mundenham, Oberösterreich, serves approximately 18,098 people. The plant operates under Austria's implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ARA Trumerseen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Mundenham, a locality in the municipality of Palting, Bezirk Braunau, Oberösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 18,098, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, ARA Trumerseen operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Austria has implemented this directive through national legislation, and plants serving over 10,000 population equivalents are typically subject to regular monitoring and reporting requirements. The treated effluent from ARA Trumerseen is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube flows eastward through Austria and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of these downstream environments, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube is one of Europe's most important waterways, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. Downstream, the river flows through the Danube Delta, a ecologically sensitive area that serves as a major migratory corridor for birds and supports numerous fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and ecosystem services.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Trumerseen is located in Mundenham, a locality in the municipality of Palting, Bezirk Braunau, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 18,098 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually flowing into the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Austria enforces this through national legislation.
For medium-sized agglomerations like this, Austrian plants typically provide secondary treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters in the Danube basin.
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