Overview
AVIZE wastewater treatment plant serves Avize, Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater for a population of 6,730 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The AVIZE wastewater treatment plant is located in Avize, a commune in the Marne department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,730 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards for the receiving environment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin, flowing through the Champagne region before reaching the English Channel. The surrounding area is known for its vineyards and agricultural activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The AVIZE plant discharges into the local hydrographic network within the Seine River basin. This region is part of the Champagne wine-producing area, where water quality is critical for both ecological health and agricultural use. The treated effluent flows through small streams and rivers, eventually reaching the Seine and then the English Channel. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The AVIZE plant is located at Allée Jules Lucotte, Avize, in the Marne department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 6,730 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin, ultimately flowing into the English Channel.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, AVIZE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, which is the standard for plants of this scale.
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