Overview
MAUR wastewater treatment plant serves the municipality of Maur in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It is an inland facility with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit, treating wastewater from a population of approximately 6,189.
The MAUR wastewater treatment plant is located in Maur, a municipality in the canton of Zürich, Switzerland. It serves a population of about 6,189 people, making it a small-scale facility within the Swiss wastewater infrastructure. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local water management system. Swiss wastewater treatment plants typically employ advanced treatment technologies, including biological treatment and nutrient removal, in compliance with national regulations. The Swiss Water Protection Act mandates stringent standards for wastewater treatment, ensuring that effluents meet high quality requirements before discharge. The plant's treated effluent is likely discharged into a local watercourse that eventually drains into Lake Zürich or the Limmat River, contributing to the Rhine basin. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and drinking water supply downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from pollution.
Environmental context
The MAUR plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Greifensee or directly into the Glatt River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River and the North Sea. The receiving waters support sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including fish populations and riparian habitats. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this densely populated region of Switzerland.
Frequently asked questions
The MAUR plant is located at 37 Seestrasse, in the municipality of Maur, Bezirk Uster, canton of Zürich, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 6,189 people, classifying it as a small-scale municipal wastewater treatment facility.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely flowing into the Greifensee or Glatt River, which are part of the Rhine basin.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act, which sets strict standards for wastewater treatment, including requirements for nutrient removal and effluent quality.
In Switzerland, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment with nutrient removal, often including phosphorus elimination, to meet national water quality standards.
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