Overview
Valsot Ramosch is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Valsot, Graubünden, Switzerland, serving 754 people. It discharges 342.26 m³/day and has a design capacity of 1063.00 m³/day.
Valsot Ramosch is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in the village of Ramosch, part of the municipality of Valsot in the Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair region of Graubünden, Switzerland. The plant serves a population of 754 and operates with secondary treatment, which is standard for small alpine communities in Switzerland. Switzerland enforces strict water protection standards under the Federal Water Protection Act (Gewässerschutzgesetz), which mandates secondary treatment for all wastewater discharges. The plant's design capacity of 1063 m³/day indicates it is sized to handle peak flows, while the current discharge volume of 342.26 m³/day reflects the small population served. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Inn River (En) and then into the Danube River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the sensitive alpine watershed of the Engadin region, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Inn River catchment, which flows through the Engadin valley and eventually joins the Danube River. This alpine watershed is ecologically sensitive, supporting cold-water fish species and pristine aquatic habitats. The region's water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems and for maintaining the natural beauty of the Swiss National Park area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Plan da Muglin in Ramosch, within the municipality of Valsot, in the Engiadina Bassa/Val Müstair region of Graubünden, Switzerland.
The plant serves a population of 754 people, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility in a rural alpine community.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water network that feeds into the Inn River, which flows through the Engadin valley and eventually reaches the Danube River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by Swiss federal law for all wastewater discharges to protect water quality in sensitive alpine environments.
The plant operates under the Swiss Federal Water Protection Act, which mandates secondary treatment for all municipal wastewater. For small communities like Valsot, this ensures compliance with strict effluent standards to safeguard the Inn River and downstream ecosystems.
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