Overview
LA GUEULE AVAL wastewater treatment plant serves Gemmenich, Belgium, treating wastewater for approximately 11,350 people. It operates under EU regulations for medium-sized agglomerations.
LA GUEULE AVAL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Gemmenich, within the Liège province of Belgium. It serves a population of around 11,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. The plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. As a Belgian facility, LA GUEULE AVAL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from LA GUEULE AVAL likely discharges into a local watercourse that feeds into the Meuse River basin, ultimately flowing towards the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in safeguarding the ecological health of the region's waterways, supporting aquatic life and preventing nutrient pollution in downstream environments.
Environmental context
LA GUEULE AVAL discharges into the Geul River (La Gueule), a tributary of the Meuse River. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this transboundary river system, which is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
LA GUEULE AVAL is located in Gemmenich, a village in the municipality of Plombières, Liège province, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 11,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Geul River (La Gueule), which flows into the Meuse River and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU directive, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, with possible nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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