FLAGEY ECHEZEAUX Wastewater Treatment Plant, Flagey-Echézeaux, France

FLAGEY ECHEZEAUX is a wastewater treatment plant located in Flagey-Echézeaux, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of 11,119, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French wastewater facility, FLAGEY ECHEZEAUX 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 more advanced treatment if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are aligned with these regulatory standards to ensure compliance and environmental protection. The treated effluent from FLAGEY ECHEZEAUX is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making the plant's operations significant for downstream water quality. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.

FLAGEY ECHEZEAUX discharges treated wastewater into local streams that feed the Saône River, which flows into the Rhône and ultimately the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is used for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.