Overview
Coulommiers wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 20,732 people in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Coulommiers wastewater treatment plant is located in Coulommiers, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. The plant serves a population of approximately 20,732, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Rue Abel Prouharam, Coulommiers, within the Meaux urban area. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent from the Coulommiers plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River via the Grand Morin River. The Seine River flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The Coulommiers plant discharges into the Grand Morin River, a tributary of the Marne River, which flows into the Seine River. The Seine River basin supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which ultimately drains into the English Channel.
Frequently asked questions
The Coulommiers wastewater treatment plant is located at Rue Abel Prouharam in Coulommiers, Seine-et-Marne, France, within the Meaux urban area.
The plant serves approximately 20,732 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Grand Morin River, a tributary of the Marne River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size before discharge into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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