Overview
Lutzmannsburg Lutzmannsburg Frankenau is a wastewater treatment plant serving Zsira, Austria, with a population equivalent of 2,658. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations
Lutzmannsburg Lutzmannsburg Frankenau is a wastewater treatment plant located in Zsira, Austria, near the border with Hungary. The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,658, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. Its location in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region places it within the Danube basin, which ultimately drains into the Black Sea. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which may require more advanced treatment. The plant's operational status and treatment process are consistent with standard practices for facilities of this size in the region. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Danube River system, contributing to the broader Black Sea catchment. The surrounding area is characterized by agricultural land and small settlements, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems. Its operation supports the ecological health of the Danube basin, which is vital for biodiversity and human use.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local tributary of the Danube River, which flows through Austria, Hungary, and several other countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Danube basin supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as sturgeon and salmon, and is an important migratory corridor for birds. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its effluent quality is critical for maintaining the ecological balance of the Danube's freshwater ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Zsira, Austria, near the border with Hungary, in the Nyugat-Dunántúl region. Its address is Sonnengolf Lutzmannsburg-Zsira, 1, Golf körút, Zsira, Győr-Moson-Sopron vármegye.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 2,658, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse that is part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies unless the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in Austria, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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