Overview
St. Georgen am Walde wastewater treatment plant in Oberösterreich, Austria, serves 1,087 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 184.06 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The St. Georgen am Walde wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of St. Georgen am Walde, in the Bezirk Perg district of Oberösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of 1,087 and is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. The facility operates with advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and currently discharges 184.06 m³/day of treated wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Danube and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, one of Europe's most significant river systems. The Danube flows through multiple countries before reaching the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in St. Georgen am Walde, in the Bezirk Perg district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population of 1,087 people.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
Austria implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which sets minimum treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like St. Georgen am Walde, secondary treatment is typically required, but this plant uses advanced treatment for enhanced environmental protection.
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