Overview
ERSTEIN nouvelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Erstein, Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 19,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ERSTEIN nouvelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Erstein, within the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It plays a key role in managing wastewater for this community in the Alsace region. As a French plant, ERSTEIN nouvelle 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 stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national and EU standards ensures appropriate treatment levels. The treated effluent from ERSTEIN nouvelle is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European river that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant's operations help protect the water quality of the Rhine basin, which supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and serves as a vital water resource for the region.
Environmental context
ERSTEIN nouvelle discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Ill River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine flows northward through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. This basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and is an important ecological corridor in Europe. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this internationally significant river system.
Frequently asked questions
ERSTEIN nouvelle is located in Erstein, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves the municipal wastewater needs of the town and surrounding area.
The treated wastewater from ERSTEIN nouvelle is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Ill River, a tributary of the Rhine River. The Rhine eventually reaches the North Sea.
ERSTEIN nouvelle helps protect the water quality of the Ill River and the broader Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European river that supports diverse ecosystems and provides drinking water for millions.
ERSTEIN nouvelle, serving about 19,000 people, is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants, with possible tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of 10,000 to 100,000 typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if required by local conditions.
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