Overview
Folschviller wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Folschviller in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,650 people as part of the regional sanitation network.
The Folschviller wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Folschviller, within the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. It serves a population of about 6,650 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the D 79 road, in a rural setting close to the German border. As a French wastewater facility, Folschviller 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 treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. The plant is expected to meet these standards to protect local water quality. The treated effluent from Folschviller is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rosselle River, a tributary of the Saar River, which flows into the Moselle and ultimately the Rhine. This Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for fish species. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the health of this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The Folschviller plant discharges into the Rosselle River, a tributary of the Saar River, which flows into the Moselle and then the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a major European watershed that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish such as salmon and eel. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The Folschviller wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Folschviller, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France, near the D 79 road.
The plant serves approximately 6,650 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Rosselle River, a tributary of the Saar River, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River.
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 to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.
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