BOUXWILLER Wastewater Treatment Plant, Bouxwiller, Grand Est, France

The BOUXWILLER wastewater treatment plant is located in Bouxwiller, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,900 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. With a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day, the plant is sized to accommodate local wastewater flows and is currently discharging 517.35 m³/day. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The advanced treatment provided by the plant helps protect the ecological health of the receiving waters and downstream environments.

The plant discharges into the local water system that feeds into the Rhine River basin, a major European watershed. The Rhine flows through several countries before emptying into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The advanced treatment at BOUXWILLER helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting the ecological balance of the river and its downstream estuary.