Overview
DUERNTENBUBIKON wastewater treatment plant serves Bubikon, Zürich, Switzerland. It treats wastewater from a population of 5,651 and is located near the coast.
DUERNTENBUBIKON is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bubikon, in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of 5,651, placing it in the small agglomeration category under Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks. Its location near the coast influences its operational requirements. As a Swiss plant, DUERNTENBUBIKON operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect water quality. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required, and plants must comply with strict effluent standards to safeguard receiving waters. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the North Sea via the Rhine River basin. The local watershed includes streams feeding into Lake Zurich and the Rhine, supporting diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that drain into Lake Zurich and eventually the Rhine River, which flows to the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for regional biodiversity. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means that treated effluent can influence coastal water quality, requiring careful management of nutrients and pollutants.
Frequently asked questions
DUERNTENBUBIKON is located in Bubikon, in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland, at Weidlistrasse 8.
The plant serves a population of 5,651, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Swiss and EU regulatory frameworks.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into Lake Zurich and eventually the Rhine River, which flows to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which sets effluent standards to protect water quality. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required.
For plants of this scale, Swiss regulations generally require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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