Overview
EPINAL wastewater treatment plant serves Dogneville and the Épinal area in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 41,201 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The EPINAL wastewater treatment plant is located in Dogneville, near Épinal, in the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 41,201 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French facility, EPINAL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from EPINAL is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River basin and then into the Rhine River. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Western Europe. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region, preventing nutrient pollution and safeguarding downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The EPINAL plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows into the Rhine River and eventually reaches the North Sea. This watershed supports a variety of fish species and aquatic ecosystems. The region is characterized by mixed agricultural and urban land use, making effective wastewater treatment essential to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in the downstream river systems.
Frequently asked questions
The EPINAL plant is located in Dogneville, near Épinal, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 41,201 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Moselle River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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