Overview
Waidring wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Waidring in Tirol, Austria, with a population equivalent of 7,325. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Waidring wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Waidring, in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria. It serves a population equivalent of 7,325, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Danube River basin, contributing to the protection of the Black Sea ecosystem. The facility plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's alpine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, ultimately flowing into the Black Sea. The surrounding Tirol region features sensitive alpine watersheds that support diverse aquatic life and require careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Waidring, in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria, along the B178 road.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 7,325, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant serving over 2,000 PE, it is subject to the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, more stringent treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the EU UWWTD, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive waters.
Nearby plants