Overview
CHAUNY wastewater treatment plant serves Chauny, Hauts-de-France, France. It handles a population of approximately 19,767 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CHAUNY wastewater treatment plant is located in Chauny, within the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It serves a population of around 19,767, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated on the Quai Crozat, near the Oise River, and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the area. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine. The Seine River basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the broader Seine estuary ecosystem.
Environmental context
The CHAUNY plant discharges into the Oise River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine basin supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making it an ecologically sensitive area. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CHAUNY plant is located at Quai Crozat in Chauny, within the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 19,767 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine River.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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