Overview
Westendorf wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Westendorf in Tirol, Austria. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 11,591 under EU regulatory standards.
The Westendorf wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Westendorf, in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria. The plant serves a population of about 11,591, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As an Austrian plant, Westendorf 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin, flowing through the Inn River and then into the Danube. This contributes to the protection of the Danube's ecological health, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Inn River catchment, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube River basin is one of Europe's most important ecological corridors, supporting a wide range of fish species and migratory birds. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive alpine-to-lowland transition zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Westendorf, a municipality in the Bezirk Kitzbühel district of Tirol, Austria, along the B170 road.
The plant serves approximately 11,591 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Inn River, a major tributary of the Danube River.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 15,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas like the Danube basin.
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