Overview
Jeumont wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Jeumont in Hauts-de-France, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Jeumont wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jeumont, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, near the border with Belgium. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,684 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU 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 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Scheldt river basin. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional ecology and water quality management.
Environmental context
The Jeumont plant discharges into the Scheldt river basin, which flows through France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support migratory fish and diverse aquatic species. The plant's treatment level is critical for maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The Jeumont wastewater treatment plant is located in Jeumont, a town in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France, near the border with Belgium.
The plant serves approximately 12,684 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater regulations.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Scheldt river basin. The water ultimately flows to the North Sea.
As a French facility serving over 10,000 people, the Jeumont plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Additional treatment may be needed if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving around 12,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, in compliance with EU directives.
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