Overview
CHAMPAGNE SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant serves Samoreau, France, treating wastewater for approximately 6,955 people. It operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The CHAMPAGNE SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant is located in Samoreau, within the Seine-et-Marne department of France. It serves a population of approximately 6,955 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Seine River, which is a major waterway in the region. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring tertiary treatment. Regulatory compliance ensures adequate treatment for the local community. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Seine River, which flows through the Paris Basin and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality, including areas near the Seine estuary and the marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River, which flows through the Paris Basin and drains into the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is critical for both ecological health and human uses downstream. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the overall health of the Seine watershed and the marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route des Pressoirs du Roy, Seine et Forêt, Samoreau, in the Seine-et-Marne department of France.
The plant serves approximately 6,955 people in the Samoreau area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Seine River, which flows through the Paris Basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, EU regulations typically require secondary treatment, unless the discharge is into a sensitive area that demands tertiary treatment.
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