Overview
Grosssteinbach wastewater treatment plant in Steiermark, Austria, serves about 4,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 818 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 6,800 m³/day.
The Grosssteinbach wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Großsteinbach in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, Steiermark, Austria. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,542 and is classified as an advanced treatment plant, reflecting a high level of nutrient removal and effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 6,800 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 818 m³/day, the plant operates well below its maximum capacity. As an Austrian facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Steiermark region, which are part of the Danube River basin. These waters eventually reach the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life along the way. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for sensitive habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Großsteinbach, a municipality in the district of Hartberg-Fürstenfeld, Steiermark, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 4,542 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, as required for sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for agglomerations in sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level meets these requirements.
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