Overview
Bruay sur Escaut wastewater treatment plant serves Bruay-sur-l'Escaut in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 8,248 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Bruay sur Escaut wastewater treatment plant is located in Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of around 8,248 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Escaut River (Scheldt). The Escaut River traverses through France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Escaut River (Scheldt), which flows through France and Belgium to the North Sea. The river supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a vital waterway for the region. Downstream areas include sensitive habitats that benefit from regulated wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route de Saint-Saulve, Bruay-sur-l'Escaut, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 8,248 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which flows into the Escaut River (Scheldt) and eventually reaches the North Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas.
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