Overview
Bourron-Marlotte wastewater treatment plant in Seine-et-Marne, France, serves 2,000 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 356.80 m³/day and has a design capacity of 3,300 m³/day.
The Bourron-Marlotte wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Bourron-Marlotte, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region. This facility serves a population of approximately 2,000 residents, treating domestic wastewater from the local community. The plant is situated in a rural setting near the forest of Fontainebleau. 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. It has a design capacity of 3,300 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 356.80 m³/day of treated effluent. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality in the Seine basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Île-de-France region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. The advanced treatment at Bourron-Marlotte helps maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Grez, Plaine des Soixante, in Bourron-Marlotte, Seine-et-Marne, France, near the forest of Fontainebleau.
The plant serves approximately 2,000 residents in the commune of Bourron-Marlotte and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Seine River basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under French national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment for sensitive areas. Its advanced treatment supports compliance with strict effluent quality standards.
Nearby plants