In Switzerland, Eliminating Micropollutants to Preserve Water Resources

Veolia equips the ARA Altenrhein wastewater treatment plant with innovative technology for effective and sustainable micropollutant removal.
Preserving water resources by eliminating micropollutants in Switzerland

A Step Forward for Water Quality

In response to the requirements of the Swiss Water Protection Ordinance, ARA Altenrhein has adopted a cutting-edge system combining ozonation and granular activated carbon, ensuring the removal of over 80% of targeted micropollutants.

Benefits for Health and the Environment

  • Amélioration de la qualité de l’eau pour les habitants
  • Contribution à la santé publique et à la qualité de vie
  • Solution économique et durable pour répondre aux réglementations strictes
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Over
80%
of 12 targeted micropollutants removed, including pesticides

Treatment capacity:
120,000 
population equivalents

First wastewater treatment plant in the world to use this technological combination

 

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