Overview
AY SUR MOSELLE wastewater treatment plant serves Ay-sur-Moselle in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,800 residents under EU regulatory standards.
AY SUR MOSELLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ay-sur-Moselle, a commune in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The facility serves a population of around 7,800 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle River flows through the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea, making this plant part of a large international river basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and then the North Sea. The Moselle River supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming to achieve good ecological status.
Frequently asked questions
AY SUR MOSELLE is located at Rue du Moulin, Ay-sur-Moselle, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,800 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine, which flows into the North Sea.
As a French plant serving about 7,800 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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