Overview
AMIENS wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Amiens in Hauts-de-France, France, with a population equivalent of 166,954. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates advanced treatment for large agglomeration
The AMIENS wastewater treatment plant is located at 272, Quai de la Somme in Amiens, Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population equivalent of 166,954, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Somme River, a key watercourse in the region. As a large agglomeration in France, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The Somme River basin is designated as a sensitive area due to eutrophication risks, necessitating nutrient removal. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these stringent standards, ensuring compliance with French and EU water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Somme River, which flows westward through the Picardy region before entering the English Channel via the Baie de Somme. The Somme estuary is an ecologically significant area, supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting this downstream environment by reducing pollutant loads and preventing eutrophication in the coastal zone.
Environmental context
The AMIENS plant discharges into the Somme River, which flows through the Hauts-de-France region and empties into the English Channel at the Baie de Somme. The Somme estuary is a vital ecological corridor for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life. The plant's nutrient removal helps mitigate eutrophication risks in the estuary, preserving water quality and habitat integrity.
Frequently asked questions
The AMIENS plant is located at 272, Quai de la Somme, Amiens, Somme, Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 166,954, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent from the AMIENS plant is discharged into the Somme River, which flows into the English Channel via the Baie de Somme.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and French national regulations, which require advanced treatment for large agglomerations in sensitive areas like the Somme basin.
For a large agglomeration of this size in a sensitive area, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment with nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to protect the receiving water body from eutrophication.
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