Overview
BANTZENHEIM wastewater treatment plant in Chalampé, Grand Est, France serves 2,200 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 392.48 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day.
The BANTZENHEIM wastewater treatment plant is located in Chalampé, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in eastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,200 people and is situated near the Grand Canal d'Alsace, a major waterway parallel to the Rhine River. As a plant providing advanced treatment, BANTZENHEIM goes beyond the secondary treatment standards required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,800 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 392.48 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the Grand Canal d'Alsace, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine is one of Europe's major rivers, draining into the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the Rhine's water quality, supporting diverse aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Rhine delta and the Wadden Sea.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Grand Canal d'Alsace, which connects to the Rhine River. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports important fish species such as salmon and eel, and the Rhine delta is a critical habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream lakes and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The BANTZENHEIM plant is located in Chalampé, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in eastern France, near the Grand Canal d'Alsace.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,200 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. This helps protect the receiving water body from eutrophication.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Grand Canal d'Alsace, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea.
As a plant serving an agglomeration of 2,200 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations, but BANTZENHEIM provides advanced treatment, exceeding the minimum requirements.
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