Overview
Gemeinde St Kanzian am Klopeinersee is a wastewater treatment plant in Srejach, Kärnten, Austria, serving approximately 11,233 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Gemeinde St Kanzian am Klopeinersee is a wastewater treatment plant located in Srejach, a locality in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, in the Bezirk Völkermarkt district of Kärnten, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 11,233, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Drava River basin and then into the Danube River system, flowing to the Black Sea. The region is known for its lakes, including the nearby Klopeiner See, and supports diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and maintains ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which feeds into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then flows into the Black Sea. The surrounding area includes the Klopeiner See, a popular recreational lake, and the region supports diverse aquatic habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems, including the sensitive Danube Delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Srejach, a locality in the municipality of Sankt Kanzian am Klopeiner See, in the Bezirk Völkermarkt district of Kärnten, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 11,233 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Drava River basin and ultimately into the Danube River system, reaching the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In Austria, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like lakes and rivers.
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