ARA Ergolz 1 - Sissach, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 28.120 E 007° 48.094
32T E 409688 N 5257943
The wastewater treatment facility of Sissach is responisble for 18 municipalities in the Canton of Basel-Landschaft with a wastewater equivalent of 40,000 households.
Waymark Code: WMP4RQ
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 07/01/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The wastewater treatment facility of Sissach is located in the west of town at the south bank of the river Ergolz. It was built in 1966 and extended in 1990-94.
What is the capacity of the facility?: 3 to 5 million m3 per year

Describe the biological treatment technology used.:
Mechanic filters, biologic tratment, chemical treatment, final filtration


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?: Bau- und Umweltschutzdirektion Kanton Basel-Landschaft

How is the facility governed?: Canton of Basel-Landschaft

What is the website of the WWTP?: [Web Link]

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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