ETIVAL CLAIREFONTAINE, Moyenmoutier

Overview

ETIVAL CLAIREFONTAINE wastewater treatment plant serves Moyenmoutier in Grand Est, France, treating wastewater for approximately 7,927 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

ETIVAL CLAIREFONTAINE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moyenmoutier, a commune in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,927 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment, particularly in sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Meurthe River and eventually the Rhine basin. This region is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and contributing to the overall health of the Rhine ecosystem.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rabodeau River, a tributary of the Meurthe, which flows into the Moselle and ultimately the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European waterway supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and migratory fish species. The Vosges region is characterized by forested hills and sensitive freshwater habitats, making proper wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located in Moyenmoutier, in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. Its address is Le Rabodeau, Moyenmoutier, Saint-Dié-des-Vosges.

The plant serves approximately 7,927 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Rabodeau River, a tributary of the Meurthe, which flows into the Moselle and ultimately the Rhine River.

As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment. French plants typically use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet this standard.