Overview
Mittleres Pramtal wastewater treatment plant serves the community of Willing in Oberösterreich, Austria, with a population equivalent of 6,871. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Mittleres Pramtal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Willing, a locality within Zell an der Pram, Bezirk Schärding, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,871, placing it in the category of small to medium agglomerations under EU classification. As a plant in Austria, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European waterway that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Pram River, a tributary of the Inn River, which flows into the Danube. The Danube River basin is one of Europe's most ecologically significant watersheds, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this downstream environment, which includes sensitive floodplain ecosystems and wetlands.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Willing, a locality in Zell an der Pram, Bezirk Schärding, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 6,871 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Pram River, a tributary of the Inn River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment). In Austria, many plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect the Danube River basin.
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