Overview
Frauenkirchen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Frauenkirchen in Burgenland, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Frauenkirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Frauenkirchen, in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See district of Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,233 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality objectives. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a large steppe lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border. This lake is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important stopover for migratory birds. The plant plays a key role in protecting this unique ecosystem from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The Frauenkirchen plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a shallow steppe lake on the border with Hungary. This lake is a vital habitat for numerous bird species and supports a unique aquatic ecosystem. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive environment, preventing eutrophication and protecting biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The Frauenkirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Frauenkirchen, in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See district of Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 4,233 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into Lake Neusiedl, a large steppe lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border.
As a plant serving a population equivalent of about 4,233, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE.
In Austria, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or trickling filters, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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