Overview
AIX EN OTHE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis, Grand Est, France. It serves a population of 1,815 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharges 323.79 m³/day.
AIX EN OTHE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis, within the Grand Est region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,815 residents and is designed to handle up to 2,000 m³ of wastewater per day, with an average discharge volume of 323.79 m³/day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent French and EU standards. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide appropriate treatment, and advanced treatment is often implemented in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin. The Grand Est region features a mix of agricultural and forested landscapes, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Proper treatment helps maintain ecological balance in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from AIX EN OTHE enters local streams that flow into the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel. The Grand Est region is characterized by chalky soils and agricultural activity, which can contribute nutrient runoff. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nitrogen and phosphorus loads, protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and supporting biodiversity in the Seine estuary.
Frequently asked questions
AIX EN OTHE is located in Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. The address is Aire du Moulin à Tan, Rue du Moulin à Tan, Aix-en-Othe.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,815 residents in the Aix-Villemaur-Pâlis area.
AIX EN OTHE provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
As a French plant, AIX EN OTHE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, appropriate treatment is required, and advanced treatment may be mandated in sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 323.79 m³ per day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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