Overview
FELDBRUNNEN ST NIKLAUS is a secondary treatment plant in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, Solothurn, Switzerland, serving 953 people with a designed capacity of 1625 m³/day.
FELDBRUNNEN ST NIKLAUS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, within the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland. The facility serves a small population of 953 residents, reflecting its role in a rural or suburban community. Its address along Aareuferweg places it near the Aare River, a major watercourse in the region. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under Swiss regulations for communities of this size. Switzerland's Water Protection Act mandates that wastewater be treated to prevent pollution of water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 1625 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 432.59 m³/day, indicating it operates well below its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aare River. The Aare flows through the Swiss Plateau, passing through Bern and joining the Rhine near Koblenz. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water downstream. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect the Aare's water quality and the broader Rhine basin ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Aare River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Aare flows through the Swiss Plateau, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a key water source for downstream communities. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, hosting migratory fish species and providing critical ecosystem services. Secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, helping to maintain the river's health and comply with Swiss water quality standards.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Aareuferweg in Feldbrunnen-St. Niklaus, within the canton of Solothurn, Switzerland.
The plant serves a population of 953 people, typical of a small Swiss community.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aare River, a major tributary of the Rhine.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Swiss regulations for communities of this size.
Switzerland's Water Protection Act requires secondary treatment for all wastewater discharges to protect water bodies. Plants serving small populations like this one typically use biological treatment processes to meet effluent quality standards.
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