Overview
WV Abwasserverband Volkermarkt Jaunfeld Eberndorf serves Stein im Jauntal, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 29,383 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
WV Abwasserverband Volkermarkt Jaunfeld Eberndorf is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Stein im Jauntal, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. The facility serves a population of around 29,383 people, classifying it as a medium-sized 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural and rural landscapes, with the plant playing a key role in protecting local water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Drava River basin, which flows into the Danube and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Central Europe. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Stein im Jauntal, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. It serves the surrounding municipalities of Völkermarkt and Eberndorf.
The plant serves approximately 29,383 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that flow into the Drava River, a major tributary of the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea.
As an Austrian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in Austria typically employ secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards. Some facilities also include tertiary treatment for phosphorus and nitrogen reduction.
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