Overview
CAUDRY BEAUVOIS 2 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Carnières, Hauts-de-France, France, serving about 56,793 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CAUDRY BEAUVOIS 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Carnières, near Cambrai in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 56,793, placing it in the medium-to-large agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant serving over 50,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum for such agglomerations. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in the region due to the dense river network. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Scheldt basin, flowing north toward the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local river system, part of the Scheldt basin, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea near Antwerp. The downstream environment includes agricultural and urban areas, and the waterway supports fish populations and wetland habitats. Effective nutrient removal is important to prevent eutrophication in the sensitive coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
CAUDRY BEAUVOIS 2 is located in Carnières, near Cambrai in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
The plant serves approximately 56,793 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Scheldt basin, eventually flowing to the North Sea.
As a French plant serving over 50,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, and often include nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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