Overview
CHAMP LE DUC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Fiménil, Grand Est, France. It serves approximately 1,623 people and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
CHAMP LE DUC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Fiménil, within the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of about 1,623 people and is situated in a rural, inland area near the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 289.54 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River basin and then into the Rhine River. This region is known for its sensitive aquatic ecosystems, and the advanced treatment helps protect water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, part of the Moselle River basin, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea. The Vosges region features sensitive headwater streams that support diverse aquatic life, including fish species like brown trout. Advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, protecting downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route de la Basse Combe, Fiménil, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,623 people in the Fiménil area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000 require secondary treatment. Although CHAMP LE DUC serves about 1,623 people (below 2,000 PE), it voluntarily employs advanced treatment, exceeding the directive's minimum requirements.
The plant has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³ per day, with a current average discharge of about 290 m³ per day, indicating significant spare capacity.
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