Overview
Frauental wastewater treatment plant serves Zeierling, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 12,534 people in the Steiermark region.
Frauental is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Zeierling, part of Frauental an der Laßnitz in the Bezirk Deutschlandsberg, Steiermark, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 12,534, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under Austrian and EU regulations. As an Austrian facility, Frauental operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is managed by the Abwasserverbandes Laßnitz-Wildbach-Gamsbach, a wastewater association responsible for local treatment infrastructure. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Laßnitz River, a tributary of the Mur River. The Mur flows into the Drava and then the Danube, reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Laßnitz and downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Laßnitz River, which flows into the Mur River, a major tributary of the Drava and Danube systems. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Danube River Basin, one of Europe's most ecologically significant river networks. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream water bodies, including the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Frauental plant is located in Zeierling, part of Frauental an der Laßnitz, in the Bezirk Deutschlandsberg, Steiermark, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 12,534 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from Frauental is discharged into the Laßnitz River, which flows into the Mur River and eventually reaches the Danube and the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, Frauental operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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