Overview
Dieulouard wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Dieulouard in Grand Est, France, with secondary treatment for a population of 1,450. It discharges treated effluent into the local water system under EU regulatory standards.
The Dieulouard wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Dieulouard, within the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,450 residents and operates under the regulatory framework of the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a small agglomeration, it is subject to requirements for appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The designed capacity is 5,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of about 258.68 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. The facility is part of France's national wastewater infrastructure, overseen by local authorities and subject to permits issued under French water law. The treated wastewater from Dieulouard is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle flows through the Grand Est region and into Germany, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this important river basin, contributing to the ecological health of the Rhine watershed.
Environmental context
The Dieulouard plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows through the Grand Est region and joins the Rhine River downstream. The Moselle supports a variety of fish species and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants, helping to protect the river's ecological balance and downstream water quality in the Rhine delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue du General de Gaulle, Dieulouard, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,450 residents in the commune of Dieulouard.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, meeting EU standards for small agglomerations.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment (secondary or equivalent) to protect the receiving water body.
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