Overview
BOIS DE BAY wastewater treatment plant serves Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland, treating wastewater for approximately 40,200 people. It operates under Swiss water protection regulations.
BOIS DE BAY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Satigny, within the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The facility serves a population of approximately 40,200, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. As part of Switzerland's wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Switzerland's water protection legislation, particularly the Waters Protection Act (GSchG), requires advanced treatment for plants of this scale, typically including biological treatment with nutrient removal to safeguard sensitive receiving waters. The plant's treatment processes are expected to meet these stringent national standards. The treated effluent from BOIS DE BAY likely discharges into the Rhone River basin, which flows through Lake Geneva and eventually into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of the Rhone watershed, supporting aquatic biodiversity and water quality for downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rhone River basin, with treated effluent ultimately draining into the Rhone River and then into Lake Geneva before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the lake's water quality, which is vital for drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
BOIS DE BAY is located at 49 Route du Bois-de-Bay, Satigny, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 40,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Swiss wastewater regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, likely into the Rhone River basin, which flows into Lake Geneva and eventually the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under Switzerland's Waters Protection Act (GSchG), which mandates advanced treatment for plants serving over 10,000 people to protect sensitive water bodies.
Swiss regulations require biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) for plants of this scale, ensuring high effluent quality before discharge into the Rhone basin.
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