Focused on the future
Expansion and modernization of the Basel wastewater treatment plant
The Basel wastewater treatment facility (ARA) has been in operation since 1982. After 40 years, the plant is reaching its limits in terms of age and capacity. In addition, the requirements and stipulations outlined in the water protection act have changed significantly with respect to microcontaminants. As operator of the ARA Basel, ProRheno AG aims to meet these future requirements with the expansion and modernization of the facility.
View of the SBR at the ARA Basel wastewater treatment plant.
Industry experts in discussion: Joscha Giambonini, HOLINGER AG (left) and Marc Bircher, Endress+Hauser (right).
Customer benefits
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Reliable adherence to current regulatory threshold values
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Ease-of-implementation in response to strengthening of the water protection act, thus eliminating the need for new modifications
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Improved environmental and water protection
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Increased sustainability
“Many factors contributed to the decision to select Endress+Hauser, including openness, regional proximity and reliability. Collaboration with the staff is excellent.”
ProRheno AG, Switzerland
Customer challenge
ProRheno AG decided as early as 2008 to retrofit the ARA Basel municipal treatment plant. From the beginning the plan was to implement the project without interrupting the operation of the plant. Large-scale projects like these call for forward-looking planning and the right partners.
Project realization
The tender offer for the project stipulated that the instrumentation supplier also cover installation, commissioning, training and documentation. As a complete provider, Endress+Hauser fulfills these requirements and offers a solid foundation for successful collaboration.
