Overview
Mondsee Irrsee wastewater treatment plant serves St. Lorenz, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 15,914 people. It operates under EU regulations for inland freshwater protection.
Mondsee Irrsee is a wastewater treatment plant located in St. Lorenz, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,914 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet stringent effluent standards to protect sensitive receiving waters. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin and the Black Sea. This inland location requires advanced treatment to safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and drinking water sources.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, part of the Danube River basin, which drains into the Black Sea. The region supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species dependent on clean water. Protecting this watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and water quality downstream.
Frequently asked questions
Mondsee Irrsee is located in St. Lorenz, in the Bezirk Vöcklabruck, Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 15,914 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Danube River basin and ultimately the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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