Overview
Mischendorf wastewater treatment plant serves Kotezicken, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 4,300 residents in the Burgenland region.
The Mischendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Kotezicken, a locality within the municipality of Mischendorf in the Burgenland state of Austria. The plant serves a population of around 4,300 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under Austrian and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for secondary treatment. Austrian implementation of the directive mandates appropriate treatment to protect receiving waters, with tertiary treatment required for sensitive areas. The plant's operational details and specific treatment processes are managed within the national regulatory framework. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin. The receiving waters ultimately flow into the Danube and then the Black Sea. The Burgenland region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the local watershed.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that drain into the Raab River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for fish species. The Burgenland region's waters are important for both agriculture and biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Mischendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in Kotezicken, a locality in the municipality of Mischendorf, in the Bezirk Oberwart district of Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 4,300 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually flowing into the Danube and the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential additional requirements if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas.
For plants serving 4,300 people, secondary treatment is typically required under EU directives. In Austria, implementation may also include nutrient removal if the receiving waters are in sensitive areas.
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