Overview
Neumarkt Tauchental wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,285 people in Stadtschlaining, Burgenland, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Neumarkt Tauchental is a wastewater treatment plant located in the municipality of Stadtschlaining, in the district of Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 10,285, placing it in the category of a medium agglomeration under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met for the protection of the environment. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Danube River basin. The treated effluent ultimately flows into the Danube and then into the Black Sea. The region is characterized by a mix of agricultural and forested areas, and the water bodies support diverse aquatic life, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Tauchental valley, part of the Rába river basin, which drains into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The region's agricultural activities depend on clean water resources, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Katastralgemeinde Neumarkt im Tauchental, within the municipality of Stadtschlaining, Bezirk Oberwart, Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 10,285 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rába river basin, ultimately flowing into the Danube River and the Black Sea.
As a medium agglomeration (10,285 people), the plant is subject to the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for such agglomerations to protect receiving waters.
In Austria, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to comply with EU standards and national regulations for inland waters.
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