Overview
AUBERS SE is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Aubers, Hauts-de-France, France, serving approximately 2,400 people. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, contributing to the region's water quality management.
AUBERS SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located at 17 Rue des Vienne in Aubers, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of about 2,400 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The facility provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,333 cubic meters per day and treats an average daily volume of 428 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity for current loads. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Lys River and the Scheldt basin. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream waterways, which are important for aquatic life and regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's effluent enters the local watershed, flowing into the Lys River, a tributary of the Scheldt, which empties into the North Sea. This basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital corridor for migratory fish. The secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, protecting downstream water quality in this agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
AUBERS SE is located at 17 Rue des Vienne in Aubers, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,400 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Lys River and eventually the Scheldt basin, reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000 are required to provide secondary treatment. AUBERS SE meets this requirement.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, as mandated by the EU directive. This typically involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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