ARA - Bergün, GR, Switzerland
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N 46° 37.830 E 009° 44.507
32T E 556781 N 5164371
The wastewater treatment facility of Bergün, a small village in the Swiss Alps.
Waymark Code: WMB344
Location: Graubünden, Switzerland
Date Posted: 03/29/2011
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ARA (Abwasser Reinigungs Anlage "Wastewater Treatment Facility") is located in the West end of the village behind a litte hill where the rivers Tuors and Albula converge.
This facility is responsible for the wastewater of Bergün and its incorporated hamlets Latsch, Stugl and Preda. This is about 500 inhabitants and up to 2000 tourist in peak season, mostly agricultural, very little industry (wood processing).
The facility is also the place to deliver bulky waste. There is no documentation available about the capacities or technologies used. The whole facility is in-house, so there is nothing to see as well.
What is the capacity of the facility?: Wastewater of up to 2,500 people peak flow.
Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Sedimentation
How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: drying beds
What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: unknown
Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Town council of Bergün
How is the facility governed?: Town council of Bergün, Infrastructure Department
What is the website of the WWTP?: Not listed
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