Overview
Oberpullendorf Mittleres Burgenland Stooberbachtal is a wastewater treatment plant in Oberpullendorf, Burgenland, Austria, serving over 16,000 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Oberpullendorf Mittleres Burgenland Stooberbachtal wastewater treatment plant is located in Oberpullendorf (Felsőpulya), in the state of Burgenland, Austria. It serves a population of approximately 16,351, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive sets standards for discharge quality to protect receiving waters. The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into the Danube River basin, ultimately reaching the Black Sea. Its operation is critical for protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and groundwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant serves the Stooberbach valley, a tributary of the Raab River, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. The region's aquatic habitats support diverse species, and the plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Oberpullendorf (Felsőpulya), in the district of Oberpullendorf, Burgenland, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 16,351 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that drain into the Stooberbach valley, part of the Raab River system, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. Austrian plants often implement advanced nutrient removal to meet strict standards.
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