Overview
Kutzenhausen wastewater treatment plant serves 6,800 people in Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Kutzenhausen wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Kutzenhausen in the Bas-Rhin department of Grand Est, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,800 people as part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure. As a French plant serving a medium-sized agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in freshwater areas, and more stringent tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive zones. The plant's treatment processes and capacity align with these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that drain into the Rhine River basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream aquatic environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Rhine River basin, which flows through the Upper Rhine Valley before reaching the North Sea. This region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the sensitive riverine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Kutzenhausen, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France, along Route de Soultz.
The plant serves approximately 6,800 people in the Kutzenhausen area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Rhine River basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, requiring secondary treatment unless discharging into sensitive areas, which may demand tertiary treatment.
In France, plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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