Overview
GIVET wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Givet in the Grand Est region of France. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,789 people and discharges into the Meuse River basin.
The GIVET wastewater treatment plant is located in Givet, a commune in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. Situated near the border with Belgium, the plant serves a population of approximately 6,789 residents, making it a small-to-medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a French wastewater facility, GIVET operates under the national transposition of the EU UWWTD (Directive 91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet the regulatory standards for biological oxygen demand and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with French water quality regulations. The treated effluent from GIVET is discharged into the Meuse River, which flows north through Belgium and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. The Meuse River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the river's water quality and the downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine-Meuse delta.
Environmental context
The GIVET plant discharges into the Meuse River, which flows through the Ardennes region and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Netherlands. The Meuse River supports a variety of fish species and is a critical habitat for migratory birds. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this transboundary river, which is used for drinking water supply, agriculture, and recreation downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The GIVET wastewater treatment plant is located in Givet, a commune in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France, near the border with Belgium.
The GIVET plant serves a population of approximately 6,789 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The GIVET plant discharges treated wastewater into the Meuse River, which flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea.
As a French facility, the GIVET plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size to reduce organic pollutants and protect water quality.
For a plant serving around 6,789 people in France, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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