Overview
LALLAING wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Lallaing in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,433 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The LALLAING wastewater treatment plant is located in Lallaing, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 6,433 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Scarpe River, a key watercourse in the region. As a French wastewater facility, LALLAING operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Its location inland suggests a focus on protecting local freshwater resources. The treated effluent from LALLAING is discharged into the Scarpe River, which flows through the Douai region and eventually joins the Escaut (Scheldt) River. This river system drains into the North Sea via the Scheldt estuary. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the Scarpe, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems in the Scheldt basin.
Environmental context
The LALLAING plant discharges into the Scarpe River, a tributary of the Escaut (Scheldt) River. The Scarpe flows through the Douai area and joins the Escaut near Mortagne-du-Nord, eventually reaching the North Sea via the Scheldt estuary. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The LALLAING plant is located in Lallaing, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is Voie Verte de la Scarpe Inférieure, Lallaing, Douai, Nord, Hauts-de-France.
The plant serves approximately 6,433 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Scarpe River, which flows through the Douai region and eventually joins the Escaut (Scheldt) River, draining into the North Sea.
As a French wastewater facility, LALLAING operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect water quality.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU directive. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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