Overview
SATIGNY_BOIS DE BAY is a wastewater treatment plant in Satigny, Geneva, Switzerland, serving approximately 35,413 people. It operates under Swiss water protection regulations.
SATIGNY_BOIS DE BAY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Satigny, a municipality in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of around 35,413, placing it in the medium agglomeration category. It is situated inland, away from the coast, and its operations are governed by Swiss federal water protection laws. As a Swiss treatment plant, it is subject to the Waters Protection Act (GSchG) and the Waters Protection Ordinance (GSchV), which mandate advanced treatment for larger agglomerations to protect sensitive water bodies. Swiss regulations typically require biological treatment with nutrient removal for plants of this scale, especially in the Lake Geneva basin. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Rhone River watershed, which flows through Lake Geneva and eventually into the Mediterranean Sea. This downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is ecologically sensitive, requiring stringent treatment standards to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Rhone River basin, with treated effluent ultimately flowing into Lake Geneva (Lac Léman) and then via the Rhone River to the Mediterranean Sea. Lake Geneva is a large, deep lake that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical drinking water source. The downstream Rhone River corridor is an important migratory route for fish and supports rich riparian habitats. Swiss regulations ensure high treatment standards to protect these sensitive waters from nutrient pollution.
Frequently asked questions
SATIGNY_BOIS DE BAY is located at 15, Route de Peney-Dessus, in Peney Dessus, Satigny, in the canton of Geneva, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 35,413 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under Swiss wastewater management categories.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network, which ultimately flows into the Rhone River basin and Lake Geneva, following Swiss standards for effluent quality.
The plant operates under the Swiss Waters Protection Act (GSchG) and the Waters Protection Ordinance (GSchV), which require advanced treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people to protect sensitive water bodies like Lake Geneva.
Swiss regulations typically mandate biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) for plants of this scale to prevent eutrophication in lakes and rivers, especially in the Lake Geneva region.
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