Overview
FENSCH VALLEE DE is a wastewater treatment plant in Florange, Grand Est, France, serving approximately 78,300 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
FENSCH VALLEE DE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Florange, in the Grand Est region of France. The plant serves a population of around 78,300, making it a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Moselle River, which flows through the Lorraine region and eventually joins the Rhine. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for both ecology and industry in the region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle flows through the Grand Est region, supporting fish populations and riparian habitats. Downstream, the Rhine is a critical European waterway that drains into the North Sea, affecting coastal ecosystems. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of this transboundary river basin.
Frequently asked questions
FENSCH VALLEE DE is located in Florange, in the Grand Est region of France, near the Moselle River.
The plant serves approximately 78,300 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Moselle River, which flows through the Lorraine region and joins the Rhine.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary biological treatment, and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
Nearby plants