Overview
ESTREES ST DENIS wastewater treatment plant serves Lachelle, Compiègne, Oise, Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,516 people, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ESTREES ST DENIS wastewater treatment plant is located at 2, Rue du Paradis, Lachelle, in the Compiègne area of Oise, Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 8,516 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. It is expected to meet these standards as part of France's national implementation of the directive. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine River. The Seine flows through the Paris Basin and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oise River basin, which flows into the Seine River and eventually the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional water supply. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream habitats and recreational waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 2, Rue du Paradis, Lachelle, in the Compiègne area of Oise, Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,516 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine River, ultimately reaching the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. France implements this directive through national legislation.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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