ARA Briglina - Gamsen, VS, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 46° 18.430 E 007° 57.172
32T E 419368 N 5128709
The wastewater treatment facility for a group of nine municipalities in the Upper Valais.
Waymark Code: WMP4K4
Location: Valais, Switzerland
Date Posted: 06/30/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The wastewater treatment facility ARA Briglina is responsible for the wastewater of Brig and eigth smaller municipalities in the area.

It is located in the north of the Brig neighborhood Gamsen near the river.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 5 to 6 million m3 per year

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?: Gemeindezweckverband ARA Briglina

How is the facility governed?: board of directors elected by the participating municipalities

What is the website of the WWTP?: Not listed

Visit Instructions:
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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