Overview
Ilztal wastewater treatment plant in Steiermark, Austria, serves 3,899 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 613.89 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
Ilztal wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ilztal, Bezirk Weiz, in the Austrian state of Steiermark. The facility serves a population of 3,899 and operates with advanced treatment technology, reflecting Austria's commitment to high water quality standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 613.89 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely incorporates nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters, consistent with Austrian regulations for inland plants. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Raab River system, eventually reaching the Danube basin. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Danube River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Raab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and ultimately the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
Ilztal wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Ilztal, Bezirk Weiz, in the state of Steiermark, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 3,899 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Raab River catchment, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies, in line with Austrian and EU standards.
As an Austrian plant serving a population under 10,000, Ilztal is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Advanced treatment is often mandated for discharges into sensitive areas.
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