Overview
Schutzen Neusiedlersee Westufer is a wastewater treatment plant serving Schützen am Gebirge, Burgenland, Austria. It treats wastewater for approximately 23,903 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Schutzen Neusiedlersee Westufer is a wastewater treatment plant located in Schützen am Gebirge, in the state of Burgenland, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,903 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a plant in Austria, it 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 plant discharges into sensitive areas, such as lakes or their tributaries. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the local watershed, which drains into Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a large endorheic lake on the Austrian-Hungarian border. Lake Neusiedl is a unique steppe lake with high ecological value, supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. The plant plays a key role in protecting this sensitive environment from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the watershed of Lake Neusiedl (Neusiedler See), a large endorheic lake shared with Hungary. The lake is a shallow steppe lake with high ecological sensitivity, supporting diverse bird species and aquatic life. Protecting water quality is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain the lake's unique biodiversity. The plant's operations help safeguard this important regional water body.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Schützen am Gebirge, in the state of Burgenland, Austria, near the western shore of Lake Neusiedl.
The plant serves approximately 23,903 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the local watershed that drains into Lake Neusiedl, a large endorheic lake.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment. If the receiving water body is sensitive, such as Lake Neusiedl, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be required.
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