ARA - Buus, BL, Switzerland
Posted by: Groundspeak Premium Member fi67
N 47° 30.551 E 007° 51.408
32T E 413917 N 5262383
The wastewater treatment facility of Buus.
Waymark Code: WMQBXB
Location: Basel Landschaft, Switzerland
Date Posted: 02/01/2016
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member bluesnote
Views: 5

The wastewater treatment facility of Buus is located at the northwestern border of the village at the road to Maisprach.

The treatment starts with filters for solids like sand, in the next tank aerobic micro-organisms are added and phosphates are precipitated, then the water goes to sedimentation tanks, and finally flows back to the next river when cleaned.
What is the capacity of the facility?: wastewater equivalent of 1000 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?: none

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?: 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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