Overview
Denain Wavrechain Sous Denain wastewater treatment plant serves 36,142 people in Denain, Hauts-de-France, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Denain Wavrechain Sous Denain wastewater treatment plant is located in Denain, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. Serving a population of 36,142, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, handling domestic sewage from the urban area and surrounding communities. As a facility serving an agglomeration between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for pollutant removal. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea near Antwerp. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality and the broader marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, which feeds into the Scheldt River. The Scheldt flows northward through France and Belgium, eventually discharging into the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management critical for maintaining ecological balance. The region's industrial and agricultural activities also place demands on the river system, underscoring the importance of effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Denain, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is Chemin par Delà l'Eau, Faubourg Fernand Duchâteau, Denain.
The plant serves a population of 36,142 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network, which flows into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt River ultimately reaches the North Sea.
As a French facility serving over 10,000 people, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalents are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may be mandated.
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