Overview
ANOR wastewater treatment plant in Anor, Hauts-de-France, France, serves a population of 1,260 with advanced treatment. It discharges 224.78 m³/day of treated wastewater, with a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day.
The ANOR wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Anor, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a small population of 1,260 residents, reflecting the rural character of the area near the Belgian border. The plant is situated on Rue de la Vieille Verrerie, a street named after the region's historic glassmaking industry. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day and currently discharges 224.78 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent from the plant flows into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The region's waterways support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and local agriculture. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The ANOR plant discharges into the local river system within the Scheldt basin, which drains northward through Belgium and the Netherlands into the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The advanced treatment process reduces nutrient pollution, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and the coastal zone of the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The ANOR plant is located at Rue de la Vieille Verrerie in Anor, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France, near the border with Belgium.
The plant serves a population of 1,260 people, typical of a small rural agglomeration in northern France.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) beyond the secondary treatment mandated by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) of less than 2,000 (like Anor) are not required to have collecting systems, but France has extended coverage. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the directive's minimum secondary treatment requirement for sensitive areas.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,333 m³/day, which is significantly higher than its current discharge of 224.78 m³/day, indicating capacity for future growth or seasonal peaks.
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