Riedlingsdorf Oberes Pinkatal Wastewater Treatment Plant, Burgenland, Austria

Riedlingsdorf Oberes Pinkatal is a wastewater treatment plant located in Riedlingsdorf, a municipality in the Bezirk Oberwart district of Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 15,200, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional wastewater infrastructure for the Pinka River valley. As an Austrian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the Pinka River, a tributary of the Raab River, which flows into the Rába River in Hungary and eventually reaches the Danube River basin. The Pinka River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important watercourse in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of this river system and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the Pinka River, which flows into the Raab River, a tributary of the Danube River basin. The Pinka River supports a variety of aquatic species and is part of a network of streams in the Burgenland region. The downstream environment includes agricultural areas and natural habitats that depend on good water quality. The plant's treatment helps protect these ecosystems from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.