Gattendorf Gattendorf Neudorf, Gattendorf

Overview

Gattendorf Gattendorf Neudorf is a wastewater treatment plant in Gattendorf, Burgenland, Austria, serving approximately 2,500 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Gattendorf Gattendorf Neudorf is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Gattendorf, in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See, Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category 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. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet effluent quality standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Neusiedler See basin, a large steppe lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for protecting the lake's water quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows toward Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a shallow steppe lake shared with Hungary. This lake is a critical habitat for numerous bird species and supports a unique ecosystem adapted to fluctuating salinity levels. The watershed is part of the larger Danube basin, though the lake itself is endorheic, with no natural outlet. Protecting water quality in this sensitive environment is essential for maintaining biodiversity and the ecological balance of the region.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Gattendorf, in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See, Burgenland, Austria, at Untere Dorfstraße.

The plant serves approximately 2,500 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Neusiedler See basin, a sensitive steppe lake ecosystem.

As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.

For small agglomerations of this size, secondary biological treatment is typically required to meet EU effluent standards, ensuring protection of receiving waters.