ARA - Hornussen, AG, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 30.201 E 008° 03.072
32T E 428547 N 5261538
The wastewater treatment facility of Hornussen.
Waymark Code: WMPMCG
Location: Aargau, Switzerland
Date Posted: 09/20/2015
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member saopaulo1
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The wastewater treatment facility of Hornussen is located west of town at a rural road to Frick.

The site is a sub-station of the main facility in Kaisten.

The facility was built in 1979 and has a capacity for 2500 inhabitants.
What is the capacity of the facility?: wastewater equivalent of 2500 inhabitants

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?: ARA Kaisten

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

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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