Overview
Gaspoltshofen wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Gaspoltshofen in Oberösterreich, Austria, with a population equivalent of 2,909. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Gaspoltshofen wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Gaspoltshofen, in the Bezirk Grieskirchen district of Oberösterreich, Austria. It serves a population equivalent of 2,909, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a small agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of the surrounding watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Innviertel region, which are part of the Danube River basin. These waters eventually reach the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life along the way. The area is characterized by agricultural land use, making nutrient removal important for preventing eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gaspoltshofen, in the Bezirk Grieskirchen district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,909, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing to the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.
For small agglomerations like Gaspoltshofen, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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