JOEUF MOYEUVRE GRANDE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moyeuvre-Grande, France

JOEUF MOYEUVRE GRANDE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Moyeuvre-Grande, within the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 49,476 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and European regulations. 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 plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to comply with national standards set by the French water agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important waterway for the region. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Moselle and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhine River and the North Sea.

The plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows through the Grand Est region before joining the Rhine River. The Moselle supports a variety of fish species and is a key migratory corridor for aquatic life. Downstream, the Rhine River empties into the North Sea, making the treatment plant's performance critical for maintaining water quality across international borders. The region's industrial and agricultural activities also influence the watershed's ecological health.