Overview
Scharnstein wastewater treatment plant serves Viechtwang, Austria, with a population equivalent of 5,928. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland discharge.
The Scharnstein wastewater treatment plant is located in Viechtwang, a locality within the municipality of Scharnstein in Oberösterreich, Austria. Serving a population equivalent of 5,928, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from this small agglomeration. As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with national and European standards. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory requirements, contributing to the protection of local water resources. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a broader ecological network. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in the region, safeguarding downstream ecosystems and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Traun River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality in the Danube and ultimately the Black Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The Scharnstein wastewater treatment plant is located in Viechtwang, a locality within the municipality of Scharnstein, in the state of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 5,928, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Traun River, a tributary of the Danube River basin.
As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size before discharge into inland waters.
For small agglomerations in Austria, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards.
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