Overview
Deutsch Schutzen Deutsch Schutzen Holl is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Kulm im Burgenland, Austria, serving a population of 1,168. It discharges 612.04 m³/day of treated effluent.
Deutsch Schutzen Deutsch Schutzen Holl is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Kulm im Burgenland, in the Burgenland state of Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,168 people and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. Its designed capacity is 4,100 m³/day, with an average daily discharge volume of 612.04 m³/day. As an Austrian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population equivalents and receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Raab River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is a major European watershed supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions of people. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kulm im Burgenland, in the Burgenland state of Austria, near the border with Hungary.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,168 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Raab River, part of the Danube River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment standards.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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