Overview
LAON wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Laon in Hauts-de-France, France, with a population equivalent of 31,225. The plant discharges into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
The LAON wastewater treatment plant is located in Laon, Hauts-de-France, France, serving a population equivalent of 31,225. As a municipal facility, it plays a key role in managing wastewater for this historic city and its surrounding areas. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's operations are subject to French national regulations implementing the directive, ensuring compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin and then into the English Channel. This contributes to the protection of downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through northern France before reaching the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The treatment plant helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The LAON wastewater treatment plant is located in Laon, Hauts-de-France, France, at Voyeul du Gros Chêne, Ardon, Laon.
The LAON wastewater treatment plant serves a population equivalent of 31,225 people.
The treated wastewater from the LAON plant is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Seine River basin, ultimately flowing into the English Channel.
The LAON plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced by French national regulations.
In France, plants serving agglomerations between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent typically provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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