Overview
BAZAINVILLE wastewater treatment plant in Bazainville, Île-de-France, France, serves 1,325 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 236.38 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day.
The BAZAINVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Bazainville, a commune in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France. It serves a population of 1,325 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 1,500 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 236.38 m³. As a small agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant meets stringent standards for nutrient removal or other specific requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and industrial use. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and ultimately reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for eels and salmon. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects the river's ecological balance, particularly in downstream sensitive areas.
Frequently asked questions
The BAZAINVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located on Route de Paris in Bazainville, Yvelines, Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,325 people in the Bazainville area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which typically include biological treatment followed by nutrient removal or tertiary filtration to meet high effluent quality standards.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that flow into the Seine River basin, helping protect the Seine and its downstream ecosystems.
As a small agglomeration in France, BAZAINVILLE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Its advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment requirement.
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