Overview
Hirson II wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 15,361 people in Hirson, Hauts-de-France, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with European standards.
Hirson II is a wastewater treatment facility located in Hirson, a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of around 15,361, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Situated in the northern region of France, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by local authorities. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from Hirson II is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Oise River basin and then into the Seine River, flowing into the English Channel. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in protecting the Seine estuary and marine environment from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
Hirson II discharges into the Oise River basin, a tributary of the Seine River, which flows into the English Channel. The Seine estuary is an ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's treatment performance is critical to reducing nutrient loads that could contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
Hirson II is located in Hirson, a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France. The full address is Écurie Equivalor, 104 Rue de Neuve Maison, Hirson.
Hirson II serves approximately 15,361 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from Hirson II is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Oise River basin and ultimately into the Seine River and the English Channel.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalents, like Hirson II, are required to provide at least secondary treatment. The directive aims to protect water bodies from pollution.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving around 15,000 people typically employ secondary treatment processes such as activated sludge or biological filtration, in line with EU requirements. Advanced treatment may be added if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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