Overview
Briis sous Forges 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 14,275 people in Briis-sous-Forges, Île-de-France, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Briis sous Forges 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Briis-sous-Forges, a commune in the Essonne department of Île-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 14,275, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant 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 industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and into the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the region. Downstream environments include agricultural areas and urban zones, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
Briis sous Forges 2 is located in Briis-sous-Forges, a commune in the Essonne department of Île-de-France, France. The plant's address is D 97, Launay-Maréchaux, Briis-sous-Forges.
The plant serves approximately 14,275 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin. The Seine ultimately flows into the English Channel.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be mandated.
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