Overview
Trattnachtal wastewater treatment plant serves Scharten, Oberösterreich, Austria, with a population equivalent of approximately 49,892. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Trattnachtal wastewater treatment plant is located in Scharten, a municipality in the Bezirk Eferding district of Oberösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 49,892, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. As an Austrian facility, Trattnachtal 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Austria has implemented the directive through national legislation, ensuring compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The Danube is a major European river flowing into the Black Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a vital water resource for multiple countries. Proper treatment at Trattnachtal helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from Trattnachtal enters local streams that are part of the Danube River basin. The Danube flows through Central and Eastern Europe before reaching the Black Sea, supporting a wide range of aquatic life including fish, invertebrates, and migratory species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and floodplains that provide important habitat. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the ecological health of this major European river system.
Frequently asked questions
Trattnachtal wastewater treatment plant is located in Scharten, a municipality in the Bezirk Eferding district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 49,892 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from Trattnachtal is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea.
As an Austrian facility, Trattnachtal operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of approximately 50,000 population equivalent, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In Austria, this is typically achieved through biological treatment processes such as activated sludge, often with nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters.
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