Overview
Schrocken wastewater treatment plant serves the village of Schröcken in Vorarlberg, Austria, with advanced treatment for a population of 444. It discharges 93.15 cubic meters per day and has a designed capacity of 2500 cubic meters per day.
The Schrocken wastewater treatment plant is located in the small alpine village of Schröcken, in the Bezirk Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria. Serving a population of 444, this facility provides advanced treatment to protect the sensitive mountain environment. The plant is situated in the Lech Valley, a region known for its pristine natural landscapes and tourism. The plant operates under Austrian and EU regulations, including the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations like Schröcken, appropriate treatment is required to prevent pollution in receiving waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 2500 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 93.15 cubic meters per day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Bregenzer Ach river, which ultimately drains into Lake Constance (Bodensee). Lake Constance is a major drinking water reservoir for the region and supports diverse aquatic life. The advanced treatment level helps ensure that the plant's discharge does not adversely affect this ecologically sensitive downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams that feed the Bregenzer Ach river, which flows into Lake Constance, a large alpine lake shared by Austria, Germany, and Switzerland. Lake Constance is a critical drinking water source and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like whitefish and perch. The advanced treatment at Schrocken helps protect water quality in this sensitive alpine watershed, which is also important for tourism and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The Schrocken wastewater treatment plant is located in Unterboden, Schröcken, in the Bezirk Bregenz district of Vorarlberg, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 444 people in the village of Schröcken and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Bregenzer Ach river, which eventually reaches Lake Constance.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Constance.
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