Overview
LIBRAMONT VIERRE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Lamouline, Belgium, serving approximately 1,400 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of downstream water bodies.
LIBRAMONT VIERRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Lamouline, a locality within the municipality of Libramont-Chevigny in the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, Belgium. The plant serves a population of around 1,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,490 m³/day and a daily discharge volume of approximately 251 m³, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or efficient current operation. The treated effluent from LIBRAMONT VIERRE is discharged into the local water network, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. This river system 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 River and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Semois River, a tributary of the Meuse River, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The Semois is known for its scenic valleys and supports diverse aquatic species, including brown trout and grayling. The Meuse basin is ecologically sensitive, with several areas designated for nature conservation. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
LIBRAMONT VIERRE is located at 42, Basse Mouline, Lamouline, in the municipality of Libramont-Chevigny, Luxembourg province, Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 1,400 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network, which flows into the Semois River, a tributary of the Meuse River, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
LIBRAMONT VIERRE provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration (under 2,000 population equivalent) discharging to freshwater, the EU directive requires secondary treatment. The plant meets this standard, helping to protect the Semois River and downstream Meuse basin.
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