Overview
FLORENVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Florenville in Luxembourg province, Belgium. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,210 and has a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day.
The FLORENVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Florenville, within the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, Belgium. It serves a population of approximately 1,210 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day indicates the facility is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Semois River and then the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Semois and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Semois River, a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse basin supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for millions. The Semois is known for its scenic valleys and is ecologically sensitive, hosting species such as the European bullhead and brook lamprey. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain the river's ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The FLORENVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in La Cuisine, Florenville, in the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,210 residents in the Florenville area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Semois River and then the Meuse River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. The plant's capacity of 5,400 m³/day aligns with this regulatory tier.
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