Overview
DUERRENROTH wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Dürrenroth in Bern, Switzerland. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 2,500.
The DUERRENROTH wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Dürrenroth, within the Verwaltungskreis Emmental in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. It serves a population of around 2,500 people, making it a small-scale facility typical of rural Swiss communities. Switzerland's wastewater treatment standards are governed by the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates secondary treatment for all plants and tertiary treatment where necessary to protect sensitive water bodies. For a plant of this size, advanced treatment is expected to meet strict effluent quality requirements, ensuring minimal environmental impact. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that drain into the Emme River, a tributary of the Aare River, which ultimately flows into the Rhine River and the North Sea. The surrounding Emmental region is characterized by rolling hills and agricultural land, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from DUERRENROTH enters small streams in the Emmental region, which flow into the Emme River. The Emme joins the Aare River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which drains into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, particularly in the context of agricultural runoff from surrounding farmland.
Frequently asked questions
The DUERRENROTH plant is located in Dürrenroth, in the Verwaltungskreis Emmental, canton of Bern, Switzerland. Its address is 8, Mattenweg, Samirot, Dürrenroth.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, typical of a small rural municipality in the Emmental region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that flow into the Emme River, a tributary of the Aare River, which eventually reaches the Rhine and the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which requires secondary treatment for all wastewater plants and tertiary treatment in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
For small Swiss plants like DUERRENROTH, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is standard. Advanced treatment may be required to meet strict effluent limits, especially in catchments with sensitive water bodies.
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