Overview
MARCHE EN FAMENNE wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Marche-en-Famenne in Luxembourg province, Belgium. It handles a population equivalent of 17,367 and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The MARCHE EN FAMENNE wastewater treatment plant is located in the Boucle de la Famenne area of Marche-en-Famenne, within the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, Belgium. The facility serves a population equivalent of 17,367, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a Belgian plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Belgium has implemented this directive through regional Walloon regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows north through Belgium and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The surrounding Famenne region is characterized by limestone geology and supports diverse aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Famenne region's water network, which feeds into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea, supporting important migratory fish species and diverse freshwater ecosystems. The limestone geology of the area contributes to groundwater sensitivity, making proper treatment essential for protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in the Boucle de la Famenne area of Marche-en-Famenne, in the Luxembourg province of Wallonia, Belgium.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 17,367, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Meuse River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a Belgian facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000-100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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