Overview
Ilanz_Glion Rueun is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ilanz/Glion, Graubünden, Switzerland, serving 1,464 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed of the Swiss Alps.
Ilanz_Glion Rueun is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rueun, near Ilanz/Glion, in the Surselva region of Graubünden, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of 1,464 and has a designed capacity of 3,200 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 664.54 cubic meters per day, indicating it operates well below capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it employs processes beyond secondary treatment, likely including nutrient removal or disinfection, to meet Swiss water quality standards. Switzerland's wastewater regulations align with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring advanced treatment for sensitive areas, which the Alpine environment often necessitates. The plant's treated effluent flows into the local watershed, eventually reaching the Rhine River via the Vorderrhein, which drains into Lake Constance and then the North Sea. This Alpine 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 Vorderrhein river, a headwater of the Rhine, which flows through the Swiss Alps into Lake Constance and ultimately the North Sea. The Alpine watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fish species and pristine aquatic habitats. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Ilanz_Glion Rueun is located in Rueun, near Ilanz/Glion, in the Surselva district of Graubünden, Switzerland.
The plant serves a population of 1,464 people in the Ilanz/Glion area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vorderrhein river, a tributary of the Rhine.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, protecting the sensitive Alpine environment.
Switzerland follows standards similar to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, requiring advanced treatment for sensitive areas. This plant's advanced treatment aligns with these requirements for Alpine watersheds.
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