Overview
Chauvoncourt-Saint Mihiel wastewater plant serves Maizey, France, treating wastewater for approximately 5,840 people in the Grand Est region. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Chauvoncourt-Saint Mihiel wastewater treatment plant is located in Maizey, a commune in the Meuse department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 5,840 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into the local watershed. 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 mandates that discharges meet quality standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's capacity and operational details align with national regulations enforced by French authorities. The plant's treated effluent flows into the Meuse River basin, which eventually drains into the North Sea via the Netherlands. The Meuse River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, contributing to the overall health of the watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows northward through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The Meuse River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as salmon and trout, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment processes help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maizey, a commune in the Meuse department of the Grand Est region, France. Its address is D 964, Maizey, 55300.
The plant serves approximately 5,840 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed within the Meuse River basin, which flows northward to the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and sets standards for effluent quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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