Overview
BAZEILLES wastewater treatment plant in Bazeilles, Grand Est, France, serves 4,437 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day and discharges 791.55 m³/day.
The BAZEILLES wastewater treatment plant is located in Bazeilles, a commune in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of 4,437 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The advanced treatment level suggests the plant likely employs nutrient removal or other tertiary processes to meet stringent environmental standards. The designed capacity of 8,000 m³/day indicates the plant is sized to accommodate future growth, with current discharge at 791.55 m³/day. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The BAZEILLES plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through the Ardennes region and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Netherlands. The Meuse River supports a variety of fish species and provides critical habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the ecological health of this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The BAZEILLES plant is located at Chemin des Greves, Le Port, Bazeilles, in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population of 4,437 people in the Bazeilles area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River ultimately reaches the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of 4,437 people require secondary treatment. The BAZEILLES plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting France's commitment to protecting the Meuse River basin.
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