Overview
Burg Tauchental wastewater treatment plant serves Woppendorf, Austria. It treats wastewater for approximately 3,509 people under EU regulatory standards.
Burg Tauchental is a wastewater treatment plant located in Woppendorf, within the municipality of Hannersdorf in Burgenland, Austria. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,509 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant in Austria, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from Burg Tauchental is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and supporting aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows into the Black Sea. The surrounding area in Burgenland features agricultural land and small settlements, making the protection of water quality important for both local biodiversity and downstream ecosystems. The region supports diverse aquatic life and serves as a habitat for fish and macroinvertebrates.
Frequently asked questions
Burg Tauchental is located in Woppendorf, a village in the municipality of Hannersdorf, in the district of Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 3,509 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, Burg Tauchental operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive requires secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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