Overview
La Ferté-Gaucher wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of La Ferté-Gaucher in Seine-et-Marne, France, with a population of approximately 7,346. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The La Ferté-Gaucher wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of La Ferté-Gaucher, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region. Serving a population of around 7,346, this facility is part of France's municipal wastewater infrastructure, which is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). As a plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU directive's requirements for appropriate treatment. The directive mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations, ensuring that wastewater is treated to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant's design and operation align with these standards, contributing to the protection of local water resources. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine River flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for various uses. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Île-de-France region and eventually reaches the English Channel. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic life and is an important resource for drinking water, agriculture, and recreation. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Ferté-Gaucher, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France. Its address is Rue du 8 Mai 1945, Montblain, La Ferté-Gaucher.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,346 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin. The Seine River ultimately flows into the English Channel.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent.
For plants of this scale, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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