Overview
RODERSDORF wastewater treatment plant in Rodersdorf, Solothurn, France serves 2,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 446.00 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
RODERSDORF is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rodersdorf, within the Solothurn region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,500 and has a designed capacity of 2,800 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of 446.00 cubic meters. As an advanced treatment plant, RODERSDORF goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, but the advanced level here indicates a higher standard, likely due to sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent from RODERSDORF is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this vital ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
RODERSDORF discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Rhine River, which flows through Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a critical migratory corridor for birds. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
RODERSDORF is located at 1, Hagenmatten, Rodersdorf, Bezirk Dorneck, Solothurn, 4118, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
RODERSDORF provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving agglomerations of 2,000-10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. RODERSDORF's advanced treatment exceeds this requirement, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving Rhine basin.