Overview
CUGY wastewater treatment plant in Cugy, Vaud, Switzerland, serves 1,496 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 679.07 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The CUGY wastewater treatment plant is located in Cugy, within the District du Gros-de-Vaud in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. This facility serves a population of approximately 1,496 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural-urban setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting high standards for effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 679.07 m³/day, it operates well within its capacity. As a Swiss plant, it adheres to the national Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates stringent treatment requirements for all wastewater discharges. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhône River basin via the Broye or other tributaries, contributing to the broader Lake Geneva watershed. This region supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is part of Switzerland's commitment to high water quality standards.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters local streams within the Rhône River basin, which flows into Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and eventually the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River. The watershed supports sensitive aquatic habitats, including fish spawning grounds and migratory corridors. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically important region.
Frequently asked questions
The CUGY plant is located at Déchetterie de Praz-Faucon, 1 Chemin de Praz-Faucon, in Cugy, District du Gros-de-Vaud, Vaud, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 1,496 people in the Cugy area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that are part of the Rhône River basin, eventually reaching Lake Geneva and the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act, which requires advanced treatment for all discharges to maintain high water quality standards.
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