Overview
ELGG wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Elgg in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, treating wastewater for approximately 3,550 people.
The ELGG wastewater treatment plant is located in Elgg, a municipality in the Bezirk Winterthur district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,550 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the Swiss wastewater infrastructure. As a Swiss treatment plant, ELGG operates under the national Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates stringent treatment standards to protect water resources. For small agglomerations like Elgg, secondary treatment is typically required, with additional nutrient removal in sensitive catchment areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway, and its Swiss section supports diverse aquatic life and is a key source of drinking water. The plant's performance is critical for maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
ELGG's treated effluent flows into small streams within the Rhine basin, eventually reaching the Rhine River and the North Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support species such as brown trout and the European eel. The plant's discharge must meet strict Swiss standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The ELGG plant is located in Elgg, a municipality in the Bezirk Winterthur district of the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. Its address is Stegackerweg, Büchlerhof, Elgg.
The plant serves approximately 3,550 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Swiss wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin. The ultimate destination is the North Sea via the Rhine.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which sets strict standards for wastewater treatment to protect water quality. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically required.
In Switzerland, small agglomerations like Elgg are generally required to have secondary biological treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) may be mandated to prevent eutrophication in receiving waters.
Nearby plants