Overview
KELLERAMT wastewater treatment plant in Unterlunkhofen, Aargau, Switzerland serves approximately 7,189 people. It operates under Swiss water protection regulations.
KELLERAMT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Unterlunkhofen, within the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The facility serves a population of around 7,189 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category. As part of Switzerland's comprehensive water protection infrastructure, the plant plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater in the Reuss River basin. The plant operates under Switzerland's federal water protection legislation, which mandates advanced treatment standards for all wastewater facilities. Swiss regulations require at least secondary treatment, and for plants in sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal. Given the population served, KELLERAMT is expected to meet these stringent requirements to protect water quality in the region. The treated effluent from KELLERAMT is discharged into local waterways that eventually flow into the Reuss River, a major tributary of the Aare River, which drains into the Rhine. The Rhine ultimately reaches the North Sea. The plant's operation is critical for maintaining the ecological health of these water bodies, supporting aquatic life and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
KELLERAMT discharges into the local drainage network that feeds the Reuss River, a key tributary of the Aare River within the Rhine basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant's location in the Aargau region, characterized by agricultural and urban land use, means its nutrient removal performance is vital to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
KELLERAMT is located in Unterlunkhofen, in the canton of Aargau, Switzerland. The address is 180, Aufeld, ARA Kelleramt, Unterlunkhofen, Bezirk Bremgarten, Aargau, 8918.
KELLERAMT serves approximately 7,189 people, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under Swiss wastewater management categories.
The treated effluent from KELLERAMT is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Reuss River, a tributary of the Aare River, which eventually drains into the Rhine and the North Sea.
KELLERAMT operates under Switzerland's federal Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which requires wastewater treatment plants to meet strict effluent standards, including secondary treatment and, where necessary, nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
In Switzerland, plants serving agglomerations of this size are typically required to provide at least secondary biological treatment, and often include phosphorus removal to meet the country's stringent water quality targets, especially in catchments draining to the Rhine.
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