BUDING 57 Wastewater Treatment Plant, Kédange-sur-Canner, Grand Est

BUDING 57 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Kédange-sur-Canner, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of 1,850 and has a designed capacity of 4,042 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 330 m³/day. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater for the local community. 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), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, but the advanced level indicates compliance with stricter standards for sensitive areas. The plant's capacity utilization is low, suggesting it is well-sized for current demand. The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecosystems.

The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Canner River, a tributary of the Moselle. The Moselle River joins the Rhine, one of Europe's most significant waterways, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and serving as a migratory route for fish. The advanced treatment level reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream rivers and the Rhine delta.