Overview
GARGENVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Gargenville in Île-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 10,000 people, operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GARGENVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Gargenville, a commune in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 10,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality and ecosystems. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture, industry, and recreation. The plant plays a key role in protecting this vital waterway from pollution.
Environmental context
The GARGENVILLE plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as salmon and eels, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this densely populated and industrialized region, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The GARGENVILLE plant is located in Gargenville, a commune in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France. Its address is Cimenterie, Quai Léon Chausson, Les Hauts de Rangiport, Gargenville.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel.
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 and appropriate discharge standards to protect water bodies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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