Overview
BREBIERES wastewater treatment plant in Brebières, Hauts-de-France, France, serves a population of 2,892 with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 5,400 m³/day and discharges 515.93 m³/day.
The BREBIERES wastewater treatment plant is located in Brebières, a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,892 residents and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,400 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily flow of 515.93 cubic meters. As a French facility, it operates under the national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, ultimately contributing to the Scheldt River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The BREBIERES plant is located at D 307, Résidence Les Coquelicots, Brebières, in the Pas-de-Calais department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,892 residents in Brebières and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge, meeting French and EU standards.
The plant operates under French regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment requirements based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,400 cubic meters per day, with an average daily flow of 515.93 cubic meters.
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