Overview
Bavilliers wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 10,668 people in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Bavilliers wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Bavilliers, within the Territoire-de-Belfort department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,668, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union 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 between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine basin via the Savoureuse River and the Doubs River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Savoureuse River, a tributary of the Doubs River, which flows into the Saône River and eventually the Rhône River before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the larger Rhine-Meuse basin. The region's water bodies are ecologically sensitive, hosting species such as the European eel and various migratory fish.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin Stratégique, ZAIC de Bavilliers-Argiésans, in the commune of Bavilliers, Territoire-de-Belfort, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 10,668 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Savoureuse River, a tributary of the Doubs River, part of the Rhône basin.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard.
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