Overview
Rottenmann wastewater treatment plant serves Neulassing, Austria, in the Steiermark region. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,823 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Rottenmann wastewater treatment plant is located in Neulassing, a locality in the municipality of Selzthal, Bezirk Liezen, Steiermark, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,823 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, Rottenmann operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national and EU standards for effluent quality, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Enns River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is a major European watershed, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for millions of people downstream. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of these important rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Enns River basin, which flows into the Danube River and eventually reaches the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as Danube salmon and various migratory birds. The region's alpine terrain influences runoff patterns, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Rottenmann plant is located in Neulassing, a locality in the municipality of Selzthal, Bezirk Liezen, Steiermark, Austria. It serves the surrounding area including the town of Rottenmann.
The plant serves approximately 6,823 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Enns River, a tributary of the Danube River, which ultimately reaches 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 and sets standards for effluent quality.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. Austrian plants often employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge to meet the directive's standards.
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