BOVERESSE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Val-de-Travers, Neuchâtel, Switzerland

BOVERESSE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Val-de-Travers, in the canton of Neuchâtel, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,583 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this small community. Under Swiss federal water protection legislation (Gewässerschutzgesetz), plants of this scale are required to meet secondary treatment standards, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchment areas. Swiss regulations mandate compliance with strict effluent limits to protect water quality. The plant discharges into the local hydrological network, ultimately draining into the Areuse River and then Lake Neuchâtel, a large perialpine lake. The lake supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological and recreational resource. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining the lake's water quality and the health of downstream ecosystems.

The plant's treated effluent flows into the Areuse River, which drains into Lake Neuchâtel, one of the largest lakes in Switzerland. The lake is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse fish populations and migratory birds. Protecting this water body from nutrient pollution is critical for maintaining its ecological balance and recreational value.