Overview
Farébersviller wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 13,900 people in Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Farébersviller wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Farébersviller, within the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, Farébersviller operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those subject to eutrophication. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream environments by reducing organic pollutants and nutrients.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through several countries before emptying into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical migratory corridor for fish species. The region's water bodies are sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preventing eutrophication and maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The Farébersviller wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Farébersviller, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, northeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 13,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment (biological treatment). In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal may also be mandated.
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