Overview
Heiligenkreuz_Lafnitztal BezJennersdorf Lafnitztal Raabtal is a wastewater treatment plant in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, Burgenland, Hungary, serving a population of 29,628. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Heiligenkreuz_Lafnitztal BezJennersdorf Lafnitztal Raabtal wastewater treatment plant is located in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, within the Burgenland region of Hungary. It serves a population of approximately 29,628, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU standards. As a plant in an EU member state, it is subject to the 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 compliance with EU regulations ensures a standard level of treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Raab River and then into the Danube River basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Lafnitz River, a tributary of the Raab River, which flows into the Danube River and eventually the Black Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river network.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Heiligenkreuz im Lafnitztal, in the Burgenland region of Hungary, near the Austrian border.
The plant serves a population of 29,628, which classifies it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Lafnitz River, which flows into the Raab River and then the Danube River basin.
As a Hungarian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants serving this population typically require secondary treatment under EU law, and may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.