Overview
Chevigny Saint Sauveur wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 99,333 people in Magny-sur-Tille, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Chevigny Saint Sauveur wastewater treatment plant is located in Magny-sur-Tille, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Serving a population of around 99,333, this facility is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Dijon metropolitan area. As a plant serving an agglomeration of this scale, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. For larger agglomerations in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with French and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône. The Saône flows into the Rhône, which reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic ecosystems and regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône River, which flows into the Rhône and eventually the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, particularly given the proximity to the Dijon urban area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Magny-sur-Tille, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves the Dijon metropolitan area.
The plant serves approximately 99,333 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône River, and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In France, plants serving around 100,000 people typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, often with nutrient removal to meet EU standards for sensitive areas. Tertiary treatment may be required depending on the receiving water body.
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