Overview
TAEUFFELEN ARAT is a wastewater treatment plant serving Hagneck, Switzerland, in the canton of Bern. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,500 people, operating under Swiss water protection regulations.
TAEUFFELEN ARAT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Hagneck, within the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,500 people, contributing to the region's wastewater management infrastructure. As part of the Swiss wastewater network, it plays a role in protecting local water quality. The plant operates under Switzerland's federal water protection legislation, which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this scale. Swiss regulations require secondary treatment for communities of this size, ensuring that discharged water meets stringent quality standards to safeguard receiving waters. The treated effluent from TAEUFFELEN ARAT is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aare River and then into the Rhine River. This connection to the Rhine basin underscores the plant's role in maintaining the ecological health of downstream environments, including the Rhine's diverse aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows into the Aare River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports a wide range of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The treatment plant helps protect this downstream environment by reducing pollutant loads, contributing to the overall health of the river system and its associated habitats.
Frequently asked questions
TAEUFFELEN ARAT is located in Hagneck, in the canton of Bern, Switzerland. The address is 19a Allmendstrasse, Hagneck.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 people in the Hagneck area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aare River and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under Swiss federal water protection laws, which require appropriate treatment levels for communities of this size to protect water quality.
Swiss regulations typically require secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge.
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