Overview
LA GORGUE wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of La Gorgue in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,140 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA GORGUE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in La Gorgue, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,140 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated in the Flanders region, near the border with Belgium, and operates within the framework of French water management authorities. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalent, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) requirements for agglomerations of this scale. The directive mandates appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, for discharges into freshwater bodies. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to comply with national regulations derived from the directive. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Lys River and the Scheldt estuary. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for agriculture and local ecosystems. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the North Sea.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from LA GORGUE enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Lys River, a tributary of the Scheldt. The Scheldt estuary empties into the North Sea, a semi-enclosed sea with significant ecological importance. The region supports diverse aquatic habitats and is a migratory corridor for fish species. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining the health of downstream ecosystems and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
LA GORGUE is located in La Gorgue, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The address is Rue des Monts, La Gorgue, Dunkerque, Nord, Hauts-de-France.
The plant serves approximately 6,140 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Lys River and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Scheldt estuary.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalent, LA GORGUE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment, typically secondary treatment, for discharges into freshwater bodies.
In France, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards. They are regulated by French water agencies and must comply with national discharge permits.
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