Overview
Bapaume Avesnes_Bapaume SE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bapaume, Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of 3,317 and has a designed capacity of 8,175 m³/day.
The Bapaume Avesnes_Bapaume SE wastewater treatment plant is located in Bapaume, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region, northern France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,317 and is designed with a capacity of 8,175 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 591.75 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, particularly in sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Scheldt river basin, eventually reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Scheldt river basin. The Scheldt flows through northern France and Belgium before emptying into the North Sea near Antwerp. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water bodies from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bapaume, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region, northern France. The address is Lycée professionnel Philippe Auguste, 60 Rue des Frères Davion, Bapaume.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,317 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This ensures high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt river basin. The Scheldt flows through France and Belgium to the North Sea, and the plant helps protect this river system from pollution.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size (3,317 PE) are required to have appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the secondary treatment standard, which is typical for sensitive areas to prevent eutrophication.
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