Overview
SEVERY PAMPIGNY is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Hautemorges, Vaud, Switzerland. It serves 1,160 people with a designed capacity of 1,938 m³/day and discharges 526.55 m³/day.
SEVERY PAMPIGNY is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Hautemorges, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of 1,160 and is situated near the village of Sévery, within the Morges district. It operates as part of Switzerland's comprehensive wastewater infrastructure, which is known for high treatment standards and environmental protection. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 1,938 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 526.55 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. Switzerland's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under national ordinances that align with EU standards, requiring advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated effluent from SEVERY PAMPIGNY is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Rhone River basin, which drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Rhone River and its delta, which support diverse biodiversity and are important for migratory birds.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Venoge River, a tributary of the Rhone River. The Rhone flows through Lake Geneva and continues to the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory corridors. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with habitats for fish species such as brown trout and European eel.
Frequently asked questions
SEVERY PAMPIGNY is located in Hautemorges, in the canton of Vaud, Switzerland, near the village of Sévery.
The plant serves a population of 1,160 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Venoge River, a tributary of the Rhone River, which eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
Switzerland's wastewater treatment plants are regulated under the Swiss Water Protection Ordinance, which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. Plants of this scale are required to meet strict effluent standards to protect water bodies.
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