Overview
BOURBONNE LES BAINS wastewater treatment plant in Bourbonne-les-Bains, Grand Est, France, serves 2,300 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 410.32 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day.
The BOURBONNE LES BAINS wastewater treatment plant is located in Bourbonne-les-Bains, a commune in the Haute-Marne department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent French and European standards. With a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 410.32 m³/day, the plant has ample capacity for future growth. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Seine River basin. The Grand Est region is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems, and the plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Marne River, a tributary of the Seine River, which ultimately reaches the English Channel. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the Seine-Normandy water basin. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 460, Bourbonne-les-Bains, in the Haute-Marne department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,300 residents in the Bourbonne-les-Bains area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local streams that flow into the Marne River, part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) and French national regulations, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
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