Overview
Breuil-le-Vert wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 24,500 people in Hauts-de-France, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring regulatory compliance for inland discharge.
The Breuil-le-Vert wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Breuil-le-Vert, within the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of around 24,500, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses. As a French wastewater facility, Breuil-le-Vert operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's design capacity and treatment processes are managed by the local water authority to meet regulatory standards. The plant's discharge contributes to the local watershed, ultimately draining into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Seine River and its estuary, which flows into the English Channel.
Environmental context
The Breuil-le-Vert plant discharges into the local water network that feeds the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine. The Seine basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality. Downstream, the Seine estuary supports migratory fish species and is an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Breuil-le-Vert, a commune in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is D 1016, Giencourt, Breuil-le-Vert.
The plant serves approximately 24,505 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine. The discharge is regulated under French and EU water quality standards.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by French water authorities.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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