Overview
WV Ossiacher See serves Feldkirchen in Kärnten, Austria, treating wastewater for approximately 34,388 people. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards.
WV Ossiacher See is a wastewater treatment plant located in Feldkirchen in Kärnten, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. It serves a population of around 34,388, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated near the Ossiacher See lake, a significant water body in the region. As a facility operating within the European Union, WV Ossiacher See is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential for more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but the regulatory framework ensures a minimum level of treatment to protect the environment. The treated effluent from WV Ossiacher See is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Ossiacher See lake and then via the Glan River to the Drau River, a tributary of the Danube. The Danube flows into the Black Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in preserving the water quality of Ossiacher See, a popular recreational area, and supporting the ecological health of the downstream river system.
Environmental context
WV Ossiacher See discharges into the Ossiacher See lake, which is part of the Drau River basin. The Drau flows into the Danube, which ultimately reaches the Black Sea. The lake and downstream rivers support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect these water bodies from nutrient pollution and other contaminants, maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
WV Ossiacher See is located in Feldkirchen in Kärnten, in the state of Kärnten, Austria. It serves the local community and is situated near the Ossiacher See lake.
WV Ossiacher See serves approximately 34,388 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater from WV Ossiacher See is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into Ossiacher See lake and then via the Glan River to the Drau River, eventually reaching the Danube and the Black Sea.
WV Ossiacher See operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In Austria, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 34,000 typically provide at least secondary treatment as mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Many also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like lakes.
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