Overview
CATEAU CAMBRESIS wastewater treatment plant serves Le Cateau-Cambrésis in Hauts-de-France, France, with a population equivalent of 15,380. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CATEAU CAMBRESIS is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Le Cateau-Cambrésis, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 15,380, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and recreation. Proper treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. The watershed supports a mix of agricultural and urban land uses, and the river is ecologically sensitive, providing habitat for fish and migratory birds. Effective wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain water quality in this transboundary basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de Baillon, Le Cateau-Cambrésis, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 15,380, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Scheldt River basin, eventually flowing to the North Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and compliance with effluent standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide at least secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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