Overview
Grandcour wastewater treatment plant in Vaud, Switzerland, serves 1,496 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 679.07 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The Grandcour wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Grandcour, in the district of Broye-Vully, Vaud, Switzerland. It serves a population of 1,496, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Swiss wastewater management standards. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the basic secondary treatment requirements typical for small communities. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 679.07 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Swiss plants are regulated under the Federal Water Protection Act (GSchG) and the Waters Protection Ordinance (GSchV), which mandate strict effluent standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Broye River and then Lake Neuchâtel, part of the Rhine basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, making advanced treatment crucial for protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Broye River, which flows into Lake Neuchâtel, one of the largest lakes in Switzerland. Lake Neuchâtel is part of the Rhine basin and supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species like perch and pike. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting the lake from eutrophication and maintaining its ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Grandcour WWTP is located in Grandcour, in the district of Broye-Vully, Vaud, Switzerland, at Route du Vully, Ressudens.
The plant serves a population of 1,496 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Broye River and eventually Lake Neuchâtel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
The plant operates under the Swiss Federal Water Protection Act (GSchG) and the Waters Protection Ordinance (GSchV), which set strict standards for wastewater treatment and discharge.
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