Overview
BREZOLLES wastewater treatment plant in Brezolles, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serves 2,053 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 366.25 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
The BREZOLLES wastewater treatment plant is located in Brezolles, a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,053 residents and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a plant serving a small agglomeration, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's advanced treatment level exceeds the secondary treatment standard typically mandated for this population size, indicating a commitment to environmental protection. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Seine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant's location inland, away from coastal areas, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge supports the ecological health of the Seine watershed.
Environmental context
The BREZOLLES plant discharges into the local river system, which is part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The BREZOLLES plant is located at Chemin du Moulin, Brezolles, in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,053 residents in the Brezolles area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, BREZOLLES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
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