Overview
Ernolsheim-sur-Bruche wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 27,000 people in Ernolsheim-Bruche, Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for in
The Ernolsheim-sur-Bruche wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Ernolsheim-Bruche, within the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 27,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bruche River, a tributary of the Ill River, and then into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions. The plant plays a key role in protecting this vital river system from nutrient pollution and organic contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Bruche River, a tributary of the Ill River, which flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting a wide range of aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and preventing eutrophication in downstream lakes and the North Sea.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 11 Rue des Églantiers, Ernolsheim-Bruche, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 27,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Bruche River, which flows into the Ill River and then the Rhine River, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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