The groundwater catchment "Pfütziacker" between the villages of Bleuelhusen and Etzwilen has been in operation since 1929. In 2022, the old intake was renewed with two new vertical filter wells. The aim of this work was to optimize the capacity of the catchment as well as the protection zone situation.
Creation of a hazard register and a conflict plan.
Assessment of the measures planned to improve water quality, including the creation of an evaluation matrix.
Identify the legal responsibilities for the individual measures to improve water quality based on the applicable legislation.
Technical assessment of the planned measures and proposed solutions for the next steps.
Challenges
Complex groundwater situation where drinking water is pumped from different depths.
The drinking water intake is located in an area with intensive agricultural use. Numerous conflicts of interest.
In the border area between the cantons of Thurgau and Schaffhausen. Responsibilities and competencies.
Various pollutant concentrations, some of which significantly exceed the limit values.
Our solutions
Careful preliminary clarifications, planning and preparations as well as good coordination with the responsible municipal and cantonal departments and authorities.
Comprehensive and detailed assessment of existing reports, expert opinions and investigations. Hydrochemical typification of the groundwater based on existing analysis results.
Sound specialist knowledge and knowledge of the applicable legal bases as well as many years of experience are prerequisites for a use-specific risk assessment.
Creation of an assessment matrix including hazard register, technical measures and legal responsibilities.
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