Overview
GOUGENHEIM nouvelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Gougenheim, France. Located in the Grand Est region, it serves a population of 7,200 and operates under EU regulations.
GOUGENHEIM nouvelle is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gougenheim, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of 7,200, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant, GOUGENHEIM nouvelle operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Rhine River basin, a major European waterway flowing into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing drinking water for millions. The Grand Est region includes sensitive areas where nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication. The plant's operation helps maintain water quality in this ecologically important basin.
Frequently asked questions
GOUGENHEIM nouvelle is located in Gougenheim, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The address is D 25, Gougenheim, Saverne, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est.
The plant serves a population of 7,200 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are typically required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
Nearby plants