Giffaumont-Champaubert Wastewater Treatment Plant | Grand Est, France

The Giffaumont-Champaubert wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Giffaumont-Champaubert, in the Marne department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 795 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 2100 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge of 141.83 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Seine estuary and the English Channel. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect water quality in the region.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through the Paris region and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats and ensuring compliance with the EU Water Framework Directive.