Overview
HANCHES wastewater treatment plant in Hanches, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serves 2,315 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 412.99 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.
The HANCHES wastewater treatment plant is located in Hanches, a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of 2,315 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The facility employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 412.99 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a French plant, it operates under the national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Loire River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Drouette River and downstream aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Drouette River, a tributary of the Eure River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The HANCHES plant is located at Allée de la Drouette, Hanches, in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,315 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Drouette River, a local watercourse that flows into the Eure and Seine rivers, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under French regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of its size.
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