BINING Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bining, Grand Est, France

The BINING wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Bining, within the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. This facility serves a population of approximately 3,100 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal treatment plant in a rural setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,700 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 553 cubic meters per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the protection of this major European waterway. The advanced treatment level helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the region's commitment to high water quality standards.

The plant discharges into small streams that flow into the Saar River, a tributary of the Moselle, which joins the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect the downstream aquatic environment.