Overview
La Bresse Cornimont wastewater treatment plant serves 6,720 people in Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring environmental protection in the Vosges region.
La Bresse Cornimont is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, within the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,720 people, placing it in the small-to-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. French regulations transpose this directive via the Code de l'Environnement, and plants are typically managed by municipal or inter-municipal authorities. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, though specific details are not publicly available. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Moselotte River, a tributary of the Moselle. The Moselle flows through the Rhine basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The surrounding Vosges region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a corridor for migratory species. The plant's operation helps protect water quality in this mountainous area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moselotte River, which flows into the Moselle, then the Rhine, and finally the North Sea. The Vosges region is characterized by forested hills and headwater streams that support sensitive aquatic ecosystems, including populations of brown trout and other cold-water species. Maintaining high treatment standards is critical to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect downstream biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. Its address is Voie Verte des Hautes-Vosges, Le Beu, 88290 Saulxures-sur-Moselotte.
The plant serves approximately 6,720 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Moselotte River, which flows into the Moselle, then the Rhine, and ultimately the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law via the Code de l'Environnement. This requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require secondary treatment. In non-sensitive areas, appropriate treatment is required. French plants typically employ biological treatment processes such as activated sludge or biofiltration.
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