Overview
Radfeld wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,175 people in Tirol, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Radfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Radfeld, Bezirk Kufstein, in the Austrian state of Tirol. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 35,175, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, near the Inn River, which flows through the region. As an Austrian facility, Radfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent, the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum standard. It is expected to comply with national and EU standards for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from Radfeld likely discharges into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Inn flows northeast through Tirol and Bavaria before joining the Danube near Passau, Germany. The Danube then drains into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Inn River and downstream ecosystems, including the Danube Delta.
Environmental context
Radfeld is situated in the Inn River basin, a sub-basin of the Danube. The Inn River flows through the Alpine region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. Downstream, the Danube River and its delta are ecologically sensitive areas that host numerous fish species and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment at Radfeld helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants entering this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
Radfeld wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Radfeld, Bezirk Kufstein, in the state of Tirol, Austria. The address is Umkehrschleife Radfeld, 6241 Radfeld.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 35,175 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Radfeld is likely discharged into the Inn River, which flows through Tirol and Bavaria before joining the Danube. The plant's discharge helps maintain water quality in the Inn and downstream water bodies.
As an Austrian facility, Radfeld operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of its size (35,175 PE), the directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In Austria, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 10,000 and 100,000 typically provide secondary biological treatment. Many also incorporate nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to meet EU standards for sensitive areas, such as the Danube basin.
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