Overview
HAZEBROUCK wastewater treatment plant serves Hazebrouck, Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 46,061 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The HAZEBROUCK wastewater treatment plant is located in Hazebrouck, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 46,061, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast, and discharges into the local river system. As a French wastewater treatment plant, HAZEBROUCK 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar unit), indicating its scale. The treated effluent from HAZEBROUCK is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Lys River and the Scheldt estuary. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this basin.
Environmental context
The HAZEBROUCK plant discharges into the local river network, which flows into the Lys River, a tributary of the Scheldt. The Scheldt estuary empties into the North Sea, a vital marine ecosystem. The watershed supports diverse aquatic species and is an important migratory route for fish. Protecting water quality here is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the downstream river and coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The HAZEBROUCK plant is located at 48 Rue des Tisserands, Hazebrouck, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 46,061 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local river network, which flows into the Lys River and eventually the Scheldt estuary, reaching 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 tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible additional nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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