Overview
ILLFURTH wastewater treatment plant serves Illfurth, Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 8,600 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The ILLFURTH wastewater treatment plant is located in Illfurth, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,600 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and maintaining water quality in the region's river systems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a major migratory corridor for fish. The region's water quality is critical for both ecological health and human use, including drinking water supply and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The ILLFURTH plant is located in Illfurth, a commune in the Haut-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. Its address is D 432, Illfurth, 68720.
The plant serves approximately 8,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, unless the receiving waters are sensitive areas requiring more stringent treatment.
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