Overview
GUISE02 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Guise in the Hauts-de-France region of France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 7,246 people.
GUISE02 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Guise, within the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,246 residents, making it a small agglomeration under French and EU classifications. The plant is situated along the Axe Vert de Thierache, a green corridor that connects the region's natural and urban landscapes. As a French wastewater treatment plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, GUISE02 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. For small agglomerations, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific treatment levels may vary depending on local discharge conditions. The treated effluent from GUISE02 is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Oise River basin, a major tributary of the Seine River. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, making this plant part of a larger network of facilities protecting the Seine watershed. The Hauts-de-France region features a mix of agricultural and urban areas, and proper wastewater treatment is essential for maintaining water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
GUISE02 discharges into the local water system within the Oise River basin, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Oise basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in the Seine estuary, a critical habitat for migratory fish and bird species.
Frequently asked questions
GUISE02 is located in Guise, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, along the Axe Vert de Thierache green corridor.
GUISE02 serves approximately 7,246 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.
The treated effluent from GUISE02 is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Oise River basin, a tributary of the Seine River, which flows into the English Channel.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, GUISE02 operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for small agglomerations based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU UWWTD, though specific requirements may vary depending on local discharge conditions and the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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