Overview
Molondin wastewater treatment plant serves the Swiss municipality of Molondin in Vaud canton. It provides advanced treatment for a small population of 374, with a designed capacity of 875 m³/day.
The Molondin wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Molondin, within the District du Jura-Nord vaudois in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. It serves a small population of 374 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area. The plant is situated in the Swiss Plateau region, known for its rolling hills and agricultural landscapes. As an advanced treatment facility, Molondin meets the stringent requirements of Swiss water protection legislation, which aligns with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For small agglomerations like this, advanced treatment typically includes biological nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant has a designed capacity of 875 m³/day and discharges an average volume of 169.77 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhone River basin via the Broye or Mentue rivers. This region is part of the Lake Geneva watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical freshwater resource. The advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading, protecting downstream ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the Rhone River and Lake Geneva.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Rhone River basin, ultimately reaching Lake Geneva (Lac Léman). This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the ecological health of downstream water bodies and the lake's renowned water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The Molondin wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Molondin, in the District du Jura-Nord vaudois, canton of Vaud, Switzerland.
The plant serves a small population of 374 residents, typical of rural municipalities in the Swiss Plateau region.
The treated effluent is discharged into local streams that eventually drain into the Rhone River basin and Lake Geneva, following advanced treatment to protect water quality.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes biological nutrient removal to meet Swiss water protection standards and safeguard sensitive receiving waters.
Switzerland's water protection legislation requires advanced treatment for plants discharging into sensitive areas. For small agglomerations like Molondin, this ensures compliance with high environmental standards.
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