FONTAINEBLEAU AVON Wastewater Treatment Plant, Avon, France

The FONTAINEBLEAU AVON wastewater treatment plant is located in Avon, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France. It serves a population of approximately 37,758, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Seine River, which is the primary watercourse in the area. As a facility in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. For larger agglomerations or discharges to sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Seine River basin, which flows through Paris and eventually into the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in the Seine, which is vital for both environmental health and human use downstream.

The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows northwest through Paris and into the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The river is also a source of drinking water for millions of people, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.