Overview
ECOURT ST QUENTIN is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Écourt-Saint-Quentin, Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of 1,400 with a design capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharges 249.76 m³/day.
ECOURT ST QUENTIN is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Écourt-Saint-Quentin, within the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. The facility serves a small population of approximately 1,400 residents, reflecting its role in a rural community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a design capacity of 2,000 m³ per day and a current discharge volume of 249.76 m³ per day, the plant operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of local wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Scheldt River basin. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Scheldt River basin, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. The downstream environment includes sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse species, including migratory fish. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in the river and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
ECOURT ST QUENTIN is located in the commune of Écourt-Saint-Quentin, in the Pas-de-Calais department of the Hauts-de-France region, northern France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,400 residents, typical of a small rural agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Scheldt River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent, and advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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