Overview
Griesheim-sur-Souffel wastewater treatment plant serves 16,000 people in Grand Est, France. It discharges into the Souffel River, a tributary of the Ill, which flows into the Rhine.
The Griesheim-sur-Souffel wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Griesheim-sur-Souffel, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 16,000 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where applicable. The treated effluent is discharged into the Souffel River, a small watercourse that flows into the Ill River. The Ill River is a major tributary of the Rhine, one of Europe's most important waterways. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic ecosystem and the downstream Rhine basin from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Souffel River, which flows into the Ill River and ultimately the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a densely populated and industrialized region, making wastewater treatment critical for water quality. The area supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain the ecological health of these water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin Niedermatten, Griesheim-sur-Souffel, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 16,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Souffel River, which flows into the Ill River and then the Rhine River.
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.
Plants of this scale in France are typically required to provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, and may also include nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies.
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