Overview
Liebenau wastewater treatment plant in Oberösterreich, Austria, serves 2,173 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and discharges 84.25 m³/day.
The Liebenau wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Liebenau, Bezirk Freistadt, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria. It serves a population of 2,173 and is designed to handle a capacity of 3,500 m³ per day, with an actual discharge volume of 84.25 m³ per day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment is typically used in sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin. The plant's inland location and advanced treatment help protect downstream ecosystems, including the Danube River and the Black Sea, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. The region is characterized by forested hills and agricultural land, making nutrient removal important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters. The advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The Liebenau wastewater treatment plant is located in Liebenau, Bezirk Freistadt, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 2,173 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent of less than 10,000 require appropriate treatment. Liebenau's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, reflecting local environmental sensitivity.
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