Overview
FEUQUIERES wastewater treatment plant serves Thérines in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,733 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The FEUQUIERES wastewater treatment plant is located in Thérines, a commune in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, northern France. The plant serves a population of about 5,733, 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. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving waters. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin, contributing to the broader hydrological network of northern France. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and human use, including agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into local streams within the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse freshwater ecosystems and is a vital resource for the Hauts-de-France region. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining aquatic biodiversity and ensuring safe water for downstream communities.
Frequently asked questions
The FEUQUIERES plant is located in Thérines, a commune in the Oise department of the Hauts-de-France region, northern France.
The plant serves approximately 5,733 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin, which ultimately flows into the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 5,700 people (between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent) are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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