Overview
Trogenbraendli wastewater treatment plant serves Trogen, Switzerland, with a designed capacity of 1.00 unit. It operates under Swiss regulations for small agglomerations.
Trogenbraendli is a wastewater treatment plant located in Trogen, in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland. It serves a population of approximately 3,783 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under Swiss water protection legislation. Swiss regulations require appropriate treatment for small communities, typically involving mechanical and biological stages to meet water quality standards before discharge. The treated effluent likely enters local streams that drain into the Rhine basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a role in protecting the region's water resources and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine basin, flowing northward through Switzerland and Germany to the North Sea. The region's aquatic ecosystems support diverse species, and the plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
Trogenbraendli is located in Trogen, in the canton of Appenzell Ausserrhoden, Switzerland.
The plant serves approximately 3,783 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant operates under Swiss water protection legislation, which mandates appropriate treatment for small communities to protect water quality.
Swiss regulations require mechanical and biological treatment for small agglomerations to meet stringent water quality standards before discharge.
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