Overview
AINGERAY wastewater treatment plant in Aingeray, Grand Est, France, serves 1,500 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 267.60 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day.
The AINGERAY wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Aingeray, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 1,500 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent standards. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent French and EU regulatory requirements. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,200 m³/day, with current discharge volumes around 267.60 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. This contributes to the protection of the Rhine basin ecosystem, supporting aquatic life and water quality downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows through northeastern France into Germany and Luxembourg before joining the Rhine. The Rhine is a critical European waterway supporting diverse aquatic species and providing drinking water for millions. Advanced treatment at Aingeray helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The AINGERAY plant is located at Rue de Liverdun, Aingeray, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,500 residents in the commune of Aingeray and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
The treated effluent flows into the Moselle River basin, which is part of the larger Rhine River system, helping to protect water quality in these important European waterways.
The plant operates under French national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas and appropriate treatment for small agglomerations.
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