Overview
Pitschgau Eibiswald wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,095 people in Pitschgau, Steiermark, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Pitschgau Eibiswald is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pitschgau, a locality within the municipality of Eibiswald in the district of Deutschlandsberg, Steiermark, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,095 residents, placing it in the category of a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which stipulates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. Austrian plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment to meet national and EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into the Mur River, a major tributary of the Drava River, which flows into the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a small stream that feeds into the Mur River, a significant waterway in Styria. The Mur flows southeast through Austria and Slovenia before joining the Drava River near the Croatian border. The Drava then meets the Danube in Croatia, with the Danube carrying water to the Black Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. Protecting water quality in this headwater region is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the entire downstream river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pitschgau, a locality within the municipality of Eibiswald in the district of Deutschlandsberg, Steiermark (Styria), Austria.
The plant serves approximately 7,095 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Mur River, a major tributary of the Drava River, which eventually reaches the Danube and the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal, ensuring protection of receiving waters.
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