Overview
Trieben wastewater treatment plant serves Schwarzenbach, Austria, in the Steiermark region. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,207 people under EU regulatory standards.
The Trieben wastewater treatment plant is located in Schwarzenbach, a locality within the municipality of Trieben in the Bezirk Liezen district of Steiermark, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,207 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet national standards set by Austrian water law, ensuring compliance with effluent quality requirements. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Enns River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube ultimately flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the Danube ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Enns River basin, which flows into the Danube and then the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor. The region's alpine terrain influences runoff patterns and water quality, requiring effective treatment to protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The Trieben wastewater treatment plant is located in Schwarzenbach, a locality within the municipality of Trieben in the Bezirk Liezen district of Steiermark, Austria.
The Trieben WWTP serves approximately 7,207 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent from the Trieben plant is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Enns River, a tributary of the Danube, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
As an Austrian facility, the Trieben WWTP operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas which may require tertiary treatment.
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