Overview
Gleisdorf wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 28,000 people in Steiermark, Austria. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland discharge.
The Gleisdorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Gleisdorf, in the state of Steiermark, Austria. It serves a population of around 28,138, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive requires that wastewater be treated to reduce organic pollutants and suspended solids before discharge. The treated wastewater from Gleisdorf ultimately flows into the Danube River basin, which is one of Europe's most significant river systems. The Danube supports diverse aquatic life and provides water for millions of people. The plant's operation helps protect the local watershed from nutrient pollution and organic loading, contributing to the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The Gleisdorf plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Raab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. The watershed supports a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, with the Danube providing critical habitat for fish species such as sturgeon and migratory birds. Nutrient management is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream reservoirs and the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Gleisdorf wastewater treatment plant is located at Steinbergstraße 45 in Gleisdorf, in the state of Steiermark, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 28,138 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Raab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant serving over 10,000 people, Gleisdorf is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland discharges to prevent pollution of receiving waters.
For medium agglomerations in Austria, secondary treatment is standard, with tertiary treatment applied if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant must comply with national standards derived from the EU directive.
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