Overview
Le Neubourg wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,654 residents in Normandie, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Le Neubourg wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Le Neubourg, within the Eure department of Normandie, France. Serving a population of around 7,654 people, the plant is part of the municipal infrastructure that manages wastewater for this small agglomeration in the Normandy region. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving water bodies. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Seine River basin, which flows into the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's aquatic ecosystems and maintaining water quality in the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams within the Seine River basin, which ultimately flows into the English Channel. The Normandy region features sensitive aquatic habitats that support diverse fish populations and migratory species. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient enrichment and maintains ecological balance in the downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Le Neubourg, in the Eure department of Normandie, France, along the Parcours Nature area.
The plant serves approximately 7,654 residents in the Le Neubourg agglomeration.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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