Haag _Hausruck, Haag am Hausruck

Overview

Haag _Hausruck wastewater treatment plant serves Haag am Hausruck, Oberösterreich, Austria. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,407 under EU regulatory standards.

The Haag _Hausruck wastewater treatment plant is located in Haag am Hausruck, a town in the Oberösterreich region of Austria. The facility serves a population of around 2,407, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with national implementation of these standards. 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 aquatic ecosystems and groundwater quality.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger ecological network. Protecting water quality here helps maintain the health of downstream habitats and drinking water sources.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Haag am Hausruck, Oberösterreich, Austria, along Rottenbacher Straße.

The plant serves approximately 2,407 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.

Treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.

As an Austrian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it must meet secondary treatment standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges.

For small agglomerations in Austria, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.