Overview
GERARDMER wastewater treatment plant serves Gérardmer in the Grand Est region of France. It treats wastewater for approximately 20,315 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The GERARDMER wastewater treatment plant is located in Gérardmer, a commune in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of about 20,315 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the town center at 3, Boulevard de Granges. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants discharging into sensitive areas, more stringent treatment may be required. It operates within the French regulatory framework overseen by the local water agency. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River basin. The Moselle flows northward through France, Luxembourg, and Germany before joining the Rhine River. The region is known for its lakes and forests, and the plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The GERARDMER plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle flows through the Vosges region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. Downstream, the river enters the Rhine, which is a critical European waterway. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area, particularly given the region's tourism and natural lake ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The GERARDMER plant is located at 3, Boulevard de Granges, Gérardmer, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 20,315 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Moselle River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For medium agglomerations (10,000-150,000 PE) in France, secondary treatment is standard. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required to protect water bodies like the Moselle River.
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