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Fountain Master
The well masters are responsible for the operational safety of the water supply systems and for a good, functional supply of the population with hygienically safe drinking water.
Pumping stations
- Katzenhaus submersible pumps: 70 l/s
- Hohbrunnen submersible pumps: 40l/s
Water sources
- Tuntscheta in Baltschiedertal: 3 intakes: 10 - 50l/s
- Eyholz Burgerwald: 6 intakes: 1.4 - 1.5l/s
Reference
- Eggerberg: 10l/s
- Baltschieder: 10-40l/s
Water quality
- Spring, summer, autumn: soft water 6-12°f (French hardness levels).
- Winter: medium hard water 10-22°f
Findings
Cantonal Laboratory of Sion: The chemical composition of the water samples is normal. It complies with the requirements of the Swiss Food Act.
Reservoir
The capacity of all reservoirs corresponds to average daily consumption
| Reservoirs | Service water | Extinguishing water | Water quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wasen | 3'000 m3 | 500 m3 | 3'500 m3 |
| Schlüsselacker | 500 m3 | 500 m3 | |
| Kropfji | 500 m3 | 300 m3 | 800 m3 |
| Eyholz | 200 m3 | 200 m3 | 400 m3 |
Total: 5'200 m3
Water supply data
| Pipeline network | 80 km |
| Hydrants | 227 |
| House meter | 1100 |
Tasks, responsibility and contact
Sections: Infrastructure and environment
Tasks: Pipe burst, Water supply, Fountain Master
Fountain Master
Infrastructure and environment
Contact
Stefan Walker
Head of depot & maintenance