16 drinking water power stations operated with mountain spring water generate approximately 65 million kilowatt hours per year. 13 of these environmentally friendly power stations are situated along the 2 spring water mains; 3 more, in Vienna. The total energy volume produced corresponds to the power requirements of a city of the size of Wiener Neustadt (50,000 inhabitants). The biggest power station is located in Mauer, a suburb of Vienna. Here, the water of the 2nd Spring Water Main drives a Francis turbine and in this way generates approximately 3 million kilowatt hours of green electricity per year.
Hydropower Plant Mauer - exterior view
Hydropower Plant Mauer - exterior view
Part of the water transported to Vienna via the 2nd Spring Water Main is used for electricity generation by driving a Francis turbine situated in the Mauer power station.
