Overview
ARA Tulln 1590 TU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 23,300 people in Tulln an der Donau, Austria. It discharges into the Danube River, a major European waterway.
ARA Tulln 1590 TU is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tulln an der Donau, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,300 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Austrian plant, ARA Tulln operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Tulln and continues eastward through Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, and into the Black Sea. The Danube is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and serves as a major water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Danube River, which flows through Tulln an der Donau and is part of the Danube basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The Danube supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as sturgeon and migratory birds. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this internationally significant river.
Frequently asked questions
ARA Tulln 1590 TU is located in Tulln an der Donau, in the state of Niederösterreich, Austria, on the left bank of the Danube River.
The plant serves approximately 23,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Danube River, which flows through Tulln and continues to 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 agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically provide secondary (biological) treatment, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Danube.
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