Overview
Rothenthurm wastewater treatment plant serves the Swiss municipality of Rothenthurm in Schwyz canton. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 808, with a designed capacity of 1350 m³/day.
The Rothenthurm wastewater treatment plant is located in the municipality of Rothenthurm, in the canton of Schwyz, Switzerland. It serves a population of approximately 808 residents, making it a small-scale facility within the Swiss wastewater infrastructure. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under Swiss water protection regulations. With a designed capacity of 1350 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 366.77 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Alp river system, part of the Rhine basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Rhine River, which is a vital waterway for biodiversity and water supply in Europe.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Alp river, a tributary of the Sihl, which flows into the Limmat and then the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a major European waterway. The plant's secondary treatment helps protect these downstream waters from nutrient pollution, maintaining water quality for ecosystems and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The Rothenthurm wastewater treatment plant is located at Rossbodenstrasse 20, in the municipality of Rothenthurm, canton of Schwyz, Switzerland.
The plant serves a population of 808 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, meeting Swiss standards for wastewater treatment.
Switzerland's Water Protection Act requires appropriate treatment for all wastewater. For small agglomerations like Rothenthurm (under 2,000 people), secondary treatment is typically sufficient to protect receiving waters.
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Alp river, part of the Rhine basin. This helps protect the Rhine River and its downstream ecosystems from pollution.
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