Overview
Fieberbrunn wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Fieberbrunn in Tirol, Austria, with a population equivalent of 10,480. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for inland discharg
The Fieberbrunn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fieberbrunn, in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria. It serves a population equivalent of 10,480, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are integral to local water management. As an Austrian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures that the plant meets appropriate standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. The plant's design and operation align with national and EU guidelines for protecting water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the broader hydrological network of Central Europe. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the region's streams and rivers, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The Fieberbrunn plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea. The surrounding region in Tirol is characterized by alpine terrain and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The plant's operations help protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and organic loading, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses.
Frequently asked questions
The Fieberbrunn wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Fieberbrunn, in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria. The address is Hochkönig Straße, Grub, Fieberbrunn.
The Fieberbrunn plant serves a population equivalent of 10,480, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the Fieberbrunn plant is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The Fieberbrunn plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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