Overview
Kitzbuhel wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Kitzbühel in Tirol, Austria, with a population of approximately 15,155. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Kitzbuhel wastewater treatment plant is located in Kitzbühel, a town in the Austrian state of Tirol. Serving a population of around 15,155, the facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the urban area and surrounding communities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The Kitzbuhel plant's treatment processes align with these EU standards to ensure compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the region's streams and rivers, which support diverse aquatic life and are used for recreation and agriculture.
Environmental context
The Kitzbuhel plant discharges into the Kitzbüheler Ache river, which flows into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube then carries water through several countries to the Black Sea. The watershed supports sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain ecological balance in these downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kitzbühel, a town in the state of Tirol, Austria. The address is Himmelreich, Achrain, Grub, Kitzbühel, Bezirk Kitzbühel, Tirol.
The plant serves approximately 15,155 people, corresponding to a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Kitzbüheler Ache river, which flows into the Inn River and eventually the Danube River, reaching the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is the minimum requirement under EU law. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect receiving waters.
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