Overview
Munzkirchen wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Münzkirchen in Oberösterreich, Austria, with a population of approximately 3,594. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Munzkirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in Münzkirchen, a town in the Bezirk Schärding district of Oberösterreich, Austria. It serves a population of around 3,594, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 ensures that wastewater is treated to protect receiving water bodies from pollution. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river that flows into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into small streams in the Innviertel region, which are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube River is a vital ecological corridor in Central Europe, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Downstream, the river flows through several countries before reaching the Black Sea, where nutrient inputs can affect coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Munzkirchen wastewater treatment plant is located in Münzkirchen, a town in the Bezirk Schärding district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 3,594 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As a plant serving a small agglomeration in Austria, Munzkirchen is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for communities of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. In Austria, this typically involves biological treatment processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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