Overview
Stams wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 25,850 people in Tirol, Austria. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Stams wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Stams, within the Bezirk Imst district of Tirol, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 25,850, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Situated near the Inntal Autobahn, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. For plants in sensitive areas, more stringent tertiary treatment may be necessary. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Inn River flows through the Alpine region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The Danube ultimately drains into the Black Sea, making the plant's operations important for downstream water quality across multiple countries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Inn River, which flows through the Austrian Alps and joins the Danube near Passau, Germany. The Danube then travels through several countries before reaching the Black Sea. The Inn River supports a variety of fish species, including grayling and brown trout, and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The Alpine watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, which can affect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Stams wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Stams, in the Bezirk Imst district of Tirol, Austria, near the Inntal Autobahn.
The plant serves approximately 25,850 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Inn River, which flows through the Alpine region and eventually joins the Danube, draining into the Black Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving water is in a sensitive area.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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