Overview
Bad Aussee wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,571 people in Steiermark, Austria. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bad Aussee wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bad Aussee, in the state of Steiermark, Austria. It serves a population of around 19,571 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As an Austrian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies from agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Traun River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Traun River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic life, and the region is known for its karst landscapes and sensitive groundwater systems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bad Aussee, in the state of Steiermark, Austria, at Austegweg 146.
The plant serves approximately 19,571 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Traun River, a tributary of the Danube River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
In Austria, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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