HOMBRECHTIKONFELDBACH Wastewater Treatment Plant, Feldbach, Switzerland

HOMBRECHTIKONFELDBACH is a wastewater treatment plant located in Feldbach, a locality within the municipality of Hombrechtikon in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,010 people and is situated near the shores of Lake Zurich, a major water body in the region. As part of Switzerland's decentralized wastewater infrastructure, it plays a key role in protecting local water quality. Swiss wastewater treatment plants of this scale typically employ mechanical-biological treatment with phosphorus removal, in line with the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz). The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating it is sized for the local community's needs. Switzerland mandates advanced treatment for plants discharging into sensitive water bodies like Lake Zurich. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into Lake Zurich. Lake Zurich is a key drinking water reservoir and recreational area, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps maintain the lake's water quality and ecological balance.

The plant discharges into the local drainage network that flows into Lake Zurich, a large pre-alpine lake in northern Switzerland. Lake Zurich is a vital freshwater resource, providing drinking water for millions and supporting a rich ecosystem of fish, birds, and aquatic plants. The lake's outflow, the Limmat River, eventually joins the Aare and Rhine rivers, connecting to the North Sea. Protecting Lake Zurich from nutrient pollution is critical to prevent eutrophication and maintain its ecological health.