Héricy Samoreau Vulaines, Héricy

Overview

Héricy Samoreau Vulaines wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,270 people in Héricy, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

The Héricy Samoreau Vulaines wastewater treatment plant is located in Héricy, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,270 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through the Paris region and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in this densely populated region.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Paris metropolitan area and eventually reaches the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical resource for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation. The Seine estuary and its associated wetlands provide important habitat for migratory birds and fish species.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located on Route de Barbeau in Héricy, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France.

The plant serves approximately 6,270 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment directives.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Seine River basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.

As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas requiring more advanced treatment.