Overview
ATTICHES wastewater treatment plant in Attiches, Hauts-de-France, France, serves 2,074 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 370 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The ATTICHES wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Attiches, within the Nord department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,074 residents and operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect local water quality. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal beyond secondary standards. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³ per day and currently discharges an average of 370 m³ per day of treated wastewater. The facility is operated as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Deûle River and the Scheldt basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and recreation. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Deûle River, a tributary of the Scheldt, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting migratory fish and bird populations. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and maintains water quality for downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The ATTICHES plant is located at Rue des Coquelicots, La Fontenelle, Attiches, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,074 residents in the Attiches area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, providing a high level of purification beyond secondary treatment to protect the receiving water body.
The plant discharges into the Deûle River, part of the Scheldt basin, which flows to the North Sea. Advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this watershed.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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