Overview
NYON wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Nyon in Vaud, Switzerland, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population equivalent of 33,211. It operates under Swiss regulations and discharges into the local watershed.
The NYON wastewater treatment plant is located in Nyon, Vaud, Switzerland, serving a population of approximately 33,211. Situated near the shores of Lake Geneva, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authorities. As a medium-sized agglomeration, the plant is subject to Swiss federal water protection regulations, which require advanced treatment to protect sensitive water bodies. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00, indicating its scale relative to the population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately reaching Lake Geneva, a major freshwater lake that drains into the Rhone River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical resource for the region, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Environmental context
The NYON plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into Lake Geneva, a large alpine lake that is part of the Rhone River basin. Lake Geneva supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital drinking water source for the region. The plant's operations help protect the lake from nutrient pollution and pathogens, preserving its ecological health and recreational value.
Frequently asked questions
The NYON wastewater treatment plant is located in Nyon, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, near the shores of Lake Geneva.
The NYON plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 33,211 people.
The treated wastewater from the NYON plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into Lake Geneva.
The NYON plant operates under Swiss federal water protection regulations, which require advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive water bodies like Lake Geneva.
In Switzerland, wastewater treatment plants serving agglomerations of this size typically employ secondary treatment with nutrient removal to meet strict effluent standards, especially when discharging into sensitive lakes.
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