Overview
SONCEBOZBAS VALLON wastewater treatment plant serves Sonceboz-Sombeval, Switzerland, treating wastewater for approximately 5,300 people in the Bern/Jura bernois region.
SONCEBOZBAS VALLON is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Sonceboz-Sombeval, within the administrative district of Jura bernois in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,300, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under Swiss water protection regulations. As a Swiss facility, the plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates appropriate treatment standards based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically required to protect water quality in the region's rivers and streams. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Suze River system, which flows through the Jura region and eventually reaches the Rhine basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Suze River catchment, which flows through the Jura bernois region before joining the Rhine River system. The Rhine ultimately discharges into the North Sea. This watershed supports sensitive aquatic habitats and is used for drinking water supply, recreation, and agriculture downstream. Effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in the receiving waters.
Frequently asked questions
SONCEBOZBAS VALLON is located in Sonceboz-Sombeval, in the administrative district of Jura bernois, canton of Bern, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 5,300 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under Swiss water protection regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams within the Suze River catchment, which flows into the Rhine River system and ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant operates under the Swiss Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which requires appropriate treatment levels based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body. For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment with nutrient removal is typically mandated.
In Switzerland, wastewater treatment plants serving populations around 5,300 are generally required to provide secondary biological treatment with phosphorus removal to protect water quality in sensitive receiving waters like the Suze-Rhine system.
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