Overview
Schattwald wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Schattwald in Tirol, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, serving a population equivalent of approximately 12,682.
The Schattwald wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Schattwald, in the Bezirk Reutte district of Tirol, Austria. The plant serves a population equivalent of around 12,682, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Lech River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Lech River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Alpine region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rehbach stream, which flows into the Lech River, a major Alpine river that eventually joins the Danube and flows into the Black Sea. The Lech River is known for its dynamic gravel-bed morphology and supports a variety of fish species, including grayling and brown trout. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its Alpine character and the presence of riparian habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Schattwald wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Schattwald, in the Bezirk Reutte district of Tirol, Austria.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 12,682, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Rehbach stream, which flows into the Lech River, a major tributary of the Danube River system.
As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 PE typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) unless the receiving waters are sensitive, in which case tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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