Overview
Judenburg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 17,000 people in Styria, Austria. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Judenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Judenburg, in the state of Styria, Austria. It serves a population of approximately 17,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Mur River, which flows through the region. 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. For larger agglomerations in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Mur River, a major tributary of the Drava River, which ultimately flows into the Danube River and then the Black Sea. The Mur River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect water quality in this downstream system.
Environmental context
The Judenburg plant discharges into the Mur River, which flows through Styria and joins the Drava River near the Croatian border. The Drava then meets the Danube in Serbia, with the Danube eventually reaching the Black Sea. The Mur River supports a variety of fish species and is part of an important migratory corridor for aquatic life. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Judenburg wastewater treatment plant is located in Judenburg, in the state of Styria, Austria. Its address is 11 Ufergasse, Murdorf, Judenburg.
The Judenburg plant serves approximately 17,097 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The Judenburg plant discharges treated wastewater into the Mur River, which flows through Styria and eventually reaches the Danube River and the Black Sea.
As an Austrian facility, the Judenburg plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. The directive aims to protect water quality in receiving water bodies.
For agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. Austrian plants typically meet these standards.
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