Overview
Disentis_Muster Raveras wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Disentis/Mustér in Graubünden, Switzerland. It treats wastewater for approximately 4,063 people in the Alpine region.
The Disentis_Muster Raveras wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Disentis/Mustér, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland. Serving a population of around 4,063, this facility is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, situated in the Alpine valley of the Surselva region. As a Swiss treatment plant, it operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates appropriate treatment for all wastewater discharges. For a community of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect sensitive Alpine water bodies. The plant's design and operation align with these national standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Alpine watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important water resources for downstream communities. Proper treatment helps preserve water quality in this high-altitude environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds into the Rhine River, which flows northward through Switzerland and into the North Sea. The Alpine environment is characterized by cold, oxygen-rich waters that support sensitive aquatic species such as brown trout and other cold-water fish. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain the ecological balance of these mountain streams.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Disentis/Mustér, in the canton of Graubünden, Switzerland, in the Alpine region of Surselva.
The plant serves approximately 4,063 people in the municipality of Disentis/Mustér and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which drains into the Rhine River basin and ultimately flows to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which requires appropriate treatment to protect water quality in sensitive Alpine environments.
For communities of this size, Swiss regulations typically mandate secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal to safeguard receiving waters, especially in ecologically sensitive Alpine areas.
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