Overview
BETSCHDORF nouvelle is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Betschdorf, Grand Est, France, serving 4,200 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an average discharge of 749.27 m³/day.
BETSCHDORF nouvelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Betschdorf, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,200 residents and is situated in the rural-urban fringe of the Haguenau-Wissembourg arrondissement. The plant operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 6,000 m³/day, and the average daily discharge volume is 749.27 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal peaks. Treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European waterway flowing into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's groundwater and surface water quality, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The local watershed includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse fish populations and migratory bird species. Secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
BETSCHDORF nouvelle is located at Rue des Moulins in Betschdorf, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,200 residents in the Betschdorf area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 749.27 m³.
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