Overview
COBRIEUX wastewater treatment plant in Cobrieux, Hauts-de-France, France, serves a population of 2,383 with advanced treatment. It discharges 425.12 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day.
The COBRIEUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Cobrieux, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,383 and operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration, it is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal. It has a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day and currently discharges an average volume of 425.12 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The facility is managed as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for Cobrieux and surrounding areas. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the North Sea via the Scheldt basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic life, and maintaining the ecological balance of downstream rivers and wetlands.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Scheldt River basin, which drains into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory bird populations. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream water quality in this important European watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The COBRIEUX plant is located at Rue de Convelin, Le Fay, Cobrieux, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,383 people in Cobrieux and surrounding areas.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes to remove pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge into local watercourses.
The plant discharges into streams that flow into the Scheldt River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea, helping protect this important watershed.
The plant operates under French regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment for small agglomerations to protect the environment.
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