SAINT AUBIN FLORENNES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Florennes, Belgium

SAINT AUBIN FLORENNES is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Aubin, Florennes, within the province of Namur, Wallonia, Belgium. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,685, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU guidelines. It operates within Belgium's regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to meet EU standards. Belgian plants of this scale typically employ secondary treatment or equivalent technologies to ensure compliance with discharge quality standards. The plant's capacity and operational status are managed by local municipal authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through Belgium and the Netherlands before entering the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the broader river ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through Belgium and the Netherlands to the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and is an important migratory route for birds. The region's water quality is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining ecological balance.