ARA - Eiken, AG, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 32.743 E 007° 59.281
32T E 423850 N 5266307
The wastewater treatment facility of Eiken.
Waymark Code: WMJCDH
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 10/29/2013
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
Views: 8

The wastewater treatment facility of Eiken is located north of town where the road to Sisseln crosses the railway line.

The site is managed by a municipal organization of four nieghboring towns calle "Abwasserverband Stein-Münchwilen-Eiken-Sisseln (SMES)".

I could not find any detailed information about this location, but the main building is dated 1977.
What is the capacity of the facility?: unknown

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Rough filtering, aerobic micro-organisms, sedimentation tanks


How are biosolids (sludge) managed?: The solids are transported to special facilities to burn them.

What technology is used for disinfection prior to dicharge of treated water?: unknown

Who is the owner/operator fo the facility?: Abwasserverband Stein-Münchwilen-Eiken-Sisseln (SMES)

How is the facility governed?: Abteilung für Umwelt (AfU) Kanton Aargau

What is the website of the WWTP?: Not listed

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Please post at least 2 original photographs of the site. We would much rather see photos of the plant itself as opposed to the front office, but we also understand that security and site layout may limit your opportunities.
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