Overview
BIOLEY ORJULAZMORTIGUE is a wastewater treatment plant in Bioley-Orjulaz, Vaud, Switzerland, serving approximately 2,566 people. It operates under Swiss water protection regulations.
BIOLEY ORJULAZMORTIGUE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bioley-Orjulaz, a municipality in the district of Gros-de-Vaud, canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of around 2,566 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Swiss wastewater management frameworks. As a Swiss facility, the plant is subject to the Federal Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz) and the Waters Protection Ordinance (Gewässerschutzverordnung), which mandate appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of receiving waters. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhone River basin, flowing towards Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and then the Mediterranean Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the plant's treatment, supporting biodiversity in the Gros-de-Vaud area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Rhone River basin, eventually reaching Lake Geneva, one of Europe's largest freshwater lakes. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. Downstream, the Rhone River continues to the Mediterranean Sea, making the plant's performance important for both local and downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route d'Assens in Bioley-Orjulaz, in the district of Gros-de-Vaud, canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 2,566 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Swiss wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent flows into local streams within the Rhone River basin, eventually reaching Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Federal Water Protection Act and Waters Protection Ordinance, which set treatment standards based on the sensitivity of receiving waters.
For small agglomerations, Swiss regulations typically require secondary biological treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies like Lake Geneva.
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