Neufelder See

Austria Lake 1 - Excellent

Neufelder See is the second-largest lake in Burgenland, Austria, located south of the Vienna Basin. Formerly a brown coal mine, it is now a popular recreation area used for swimming and diving, fed exclusively by groundwater sources.

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Water

Lake (See) covering >60 hectares with a mean depth of approximately 22 meters maximum depth. No surface inflow; fed exclusively by groundwater sources and precipitation. Stratified during warm seasons due to significant depth.

Location

Located in Neufeld an der Leitha municipality, Burgenland, Austria, in the southern Vienna Basin. Public beach areas available along the shoreline.

Facilities

Showers and toilets available. Public beach areas present along shoreline. Dogs and other pets regulated. Waste disposal facilities available.

Water Quality

Microbiological bathing water quality monitored over past 5 years. Water body ecological and chemical status assessed under water framework directive. Historical origin as brown coal mine; current water quality influenced by groundwater sources.

Risks

Potential for short-term pollution events (less than 72 hours duration) identified. Risk assessment for cyanobacteria and macroalgae blooms conducted. Specific pollution sources assessed within catchment area.