Overview
Héricourt Nouvelle wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,283 people in Héricourt, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Héricourt Nouvelle wastewater treatment plant is located in Héricourt, a commune in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, eastern France. The facility serves a population of about 19,283, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union regulations. As a French wastewater treatment plant, Héricourt Nouvelle is subject to 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 compliance with national and EU standards ensures appropriate treatment for its population load. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, making this plant part of a large transboundary river basin. The surrounding region features a mix of urban and agricultural land uses, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The Héricourt Nouvelle plant discharges into the local watercourse that feeds the Saône River, which flows southward to join the Rhône near Lyon. The Rhône then empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Saône-Rhône system, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Avenue Jean Jaurès, La Grand Pré, Héricourt, in the Haute-Saône department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 19,283 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the Saône River and eventually the Rhône River and Mediterranean Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas, in compliance with the EU directive.
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