Overview
WV Abwasserverband Raum Friesach Althofen serves about 25,000 people in Althofen, Kärnten, Austria. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
WV Abwasserverband Raum Friesach Althofen is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Althofen, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. The plant serves a population of approximately 25,169, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. It is expected to comply with this regulatory framework, which also includes requirements for nutrient removal in sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Danube River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and is part of a broader network of rivers and streams that flow into the Black Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, eventually reaching the Black Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for recreation and agriculture. Protecting water quality in this region is important for maintaining ecological balance and downstream water resources.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Althofen, in the state of Kärnten, Austria, at coordinates 46.860000 N, 14.454000 E.
The plant serves approximately 25,169 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Danube River basin, which ultimately flows into the Black Sea.
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 nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for protecting receiving waters.
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