Overview
The Beuvry wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Beuvry in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 15,283 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Beuvry wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Beuvry, within the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 15,283 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, Beuvry operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale discharging into freshwater. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Lys River and Scheldt basin. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a broader network of rivers and canals that require careful nutrient management to prevent algal blooms and maintain water quality.
Environmental context
The Beuvry plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Lys River and then the Scheldt basin before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is influenced by agricultural and urban runoff. Effective nutrient removal is critical to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, including the Scheldt estuary, which is ecologically sensitive.
Frequently asked questions
The Beuvry wastewater treatment plant is located at Rue du Courant, Gorre, Beuvry, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 15,283 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Lys River and eventually the Scheldt basin, which drains into the North Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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