Overview
Bar-sur-Seine wastewater treatment plant in Grand Est, France, serves 3,762 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 671.13 thousand m³/year and has a designed capacity of 7,290 m³/day.
The Bar-sur-Seine wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Bar-sur-Seine, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 3,762 residents, reflecting its role as a municipal facility for a small agglomeration. The plant is situated near the Seine River, which flows through the town and ultimately reaches the English Channel. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 7,290 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 671.13 thousand m³/year, the plant operates well within its capacity, indicating effective management of local wastewater flows. The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River, a major watercourse that flows through Paris and into the Seine Bay. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the river's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream uses. The Grand Est region is known for its agricultural and industrial activities, making proper wastewater treatment essential for preserving the ecological health of the Seine basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River, which flows northward through the Paris Basin and into the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The Seine supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, protecting downstream habitats and water quality in the estuary and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The Bar-sur-Seine wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Bar-sur-Seine, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population of 3,762 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Seine River, which flows through the town and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the French implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
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