Overview
Gols Gols Monchhof wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,300 people in Gols, Burgenland, Austria. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Gols Gols Monchhof wastewater treatment plant is located in Gols, a municipality in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See district of Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 13,300 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that drain into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a large steppe lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border. This lake is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic life and is an important stopover for migratory birds. The plant's operations are crucial for protecting this unique ecosystem from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant's treated wastewater likely enters local streams that flow into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a shallow steppe lake shared with Hungary. This lake is a vital habitat for numerous bird species and supports a unique aquatic ecosystem adapted to its saline conditions. Protecting the lake from excessive nutrient loads is essential to prevent eutrophication and maintain its ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Gols, a municipality in the Bezirk Neusiedl am See district of Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 13,314 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent likely discharges into local watercourses that flow into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a large steppe lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border.
As an Austrian wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those draining into Lake Neusiedl, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads.
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