Overview
Windischgarsten wastewater treatment plant serves Roßleithen, Oberösterreich, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 10,673 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Windischgarsten wastewater treatment plant is located in Roßleithen, a municipality in the Bezirk Kirchdorf district of Oberösterreich, Austria. The plant serves a population of around 10,673, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As an Austrian facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters, ensuring compliance with environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Danube River basin. The region is characterized by its Alpine foothills setting, with sensitive aquatic ecosystems that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Steyr River, a tributary of the Enns River, and eventually the Danube River. The Danube is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The Alpine region's sensitive ecosystems require careful management of nutrient loads to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roßleithen, a municipality in the Bezirk Kirchdorf district of Oberösterreich, Austria.
The plant serves approximately 10,673 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Steyr River, part of the Danube River basin.
As an Austrian plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment and compliance with discharge standards to protect inland waters.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal, to meet EU standards and protect sensitive Alpine watersheds.
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