Overview
EPERNON wastewater treatment plant serves Épernon, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,500 residents under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The EPERNON wastewater treatment plant is located in Épernon, a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,500 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, EPERNON operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. Typical facilities in this region employ biological treatment to meet national standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin. The receiving water body supports aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the downstream environment. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in the region's rivers and groundwater.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams that are part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. Effective wastewater treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The EPERNON plant is located at Chemin des Prés in Épernon, Eure-et-Loir, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,500 residents in the Épernon area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that are part of the Seine River basin, ultimately flowing to the English Channel.
As a French plant serving about 8,500 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Plants of this scale in France typically use biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to meet national and EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal.
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