Overview
Fladnitz im Raabtal wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality in Steiermark, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 6,233 residents. The plant operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
Fladnitz im Raabtal wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Fladnitz im Raabtal, in the district of Südoststeiermark, Steiermark, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,233 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive ensures that wastewater is treated to protect receiving water bodies and public health. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Raab River, a tributary of the Danube basin. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Raab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The Raab River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. Protecting this water body through effective wastewater treatment helps maintain biodiversity and water quality in the Danube basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Fladnitz im Raabtal, in the district of Südoststeiermark, Steiermark, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 6,233 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Raab River, part of the Danube basin.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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