ARA Rheinfelden-Magden - Rheinfelden, AG, Switzerland
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N 47° 33.043 E 007° 46.332
32T E 407619 N 5267096
The wastewater treatment facility of Rheinfelden and Magden.
Waymark Code: WMEXWM
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/20/2012
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The wastewater treatment facility of Rheinfelden is located at the river Rhein in the north-west of the municipality. It is responsible for the wastewater of Rheinfelden and Magden with about 14,300 residents. It was built in 1974 and extended in 1998.
The thermic energy that evolves during the process is used to heat the nearby quarter Augarten with about 1,600 households.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 3.4 mio. m3/year
Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
From the Web site (only in German):
Vorklärung
Belebtschlammanlage mit Tiefenbelüftung
biol. Nitrifikation/Teildenitrifikation
chemische Phosphor-Elimination
anaerobe Schlammfaulung mit Gasnutzung
Schlammentwässerungsanlage
How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: drying beds
What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: don't know
Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Abwasserverband Rheinfelden-Magden
How is the facility governed?: Abteilung für Umwelt (AfU) Kanton Aargau
What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]
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