Overview
LE CHATELET EN BRIE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Le Châtelet-en-Brie, France. It serves a population of 5,168 and has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 921.96 m³/day.
LE CHATELET EN BRIE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Le Châtelet-en-Brie, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,168 residents and is situated inland, away from coastal areas. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 921.96 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. As a French facility, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent 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 life and providing water for various uses. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the Seine's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Île-de-France region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route de Féricy, La Voie du Port, La Mussine, Le Châtelet-en-Brie, in the Seine-et-Marne department of France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,168 residents in the Le Châtelet-en-Brie area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Seine River basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in compliance with EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations. Advanced treatment helps meet requirements for sensitive areas.
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