Overview
Gemeinde Krems in Karnten is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 466 people in Krems in Kärnten, Austria. It discharges 94.45 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
Gemeinde Krems in Karnten is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Innerkrems, Krems in Kärnten, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. The plant serves a small population of 466 residents, reflecting its role in a rural alpine community. It is situated in the Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district, within the Nock Mountains region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day, the facility operates well below its maximum, treating an average of 94.45 m³/day. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations in sensitive areas. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Drau River and then the Danube River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the sensitive alpine aquatic environment, supporting biodiversity in the region's streams and rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Lieser River, a tributary of the Drau River. The Drau flows through Austria, Slovenia, and Croatia before joining the Danube, which empties into the Black Sea. The alpine streams in this region support sensitive aquatic life, including brown trout and other cold-water species, making advanced treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Innerkrems, Krems in Kärnten, in the Bezirk Spittal an der Drau district of Kärnten, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 466 residents in the rural alpine community of Krems in Kärnten.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As an Austrian plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD. The directive requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters, and advanced treatment is typical for sensitive alpine areas.
The plant discharges an average of 94.45 cubic meters per day of treated wastewater into the local watershed.
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