Overview
DOMBASLE SUR MEURTHE wastewater treatment plant serves Dombasle-sur-Meurthe in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,550 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The DOMBASLE SUR MEURTHE wastewater treatment plant is located in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,550 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Meurthe River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea. The Meurthe River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the Rhine basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meurthe River, which flows through the Grand Est region before joining the Moselle River. The Moselle then enters the Rhine, one of Europe's major rivers, which empties into the North Sea. The Meurthe River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is important for downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine's floodplain and delta.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Dombasle-sur-Meurthe, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,550 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Meurthe River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine and ultimately the North Sea.
As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. For sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required.
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