Overview
DREUX wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 63,400 people in Dreux, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The DREUX wastewater treatment plant is located in the industrial zone of Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. It serves a population of approximately 63,400, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agricultural and industrial use downstream.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Paris region and into the English Channel. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for drinking water, agriculture, and industry. The downstream environment includes sensitive estuarine habitats near the Seine estuary, which is a critical migratory corridor for fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
The DREUX plant is located in the industrial zone of Dreux, in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves approximately 63,400 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin and flows into the English Channel.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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