BU ROUVRES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Rouvres, Centre-Val de Loire

BU ROUVRES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Rouvres, within the Eure-et-Loir department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 1,557 and is designed with a capacity of 4,200 cubic meters per day, reflecting its role in managing local domestic wastewater. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), France requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, and the advanced level indicates compliance with stringent effluent standards, particularly in sensitive areas. The treated effluent 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 ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Seine estuary.

The plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows northward through the Paris region and into the English Channel, supporting a variety of freshwater and estuarine habitats. The advanced treatment at BU ROUVRES reduces nutrient loads, helping to mitigate eutrophication risks in the downstream river and coastal zone.