Overview
LA HOUSSAYE EN BRIE wastewater treatment plant serves 6,400 people in La Houssaye-en-Brie, Île-de-France, France. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA HOUSSAYE EN BRIE is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Houssaye-en-Brie, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,400 residents, 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 between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards for this scale. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Île-de-France area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system within the Seine River basin, which drains into the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Houssaye-en-Brie, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,400 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Seine River basin and ultimately reaches the English Channel.
As a French plant serving 6,400 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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