Overview
LE QUESNOY wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Le Quesnoy in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,425 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LE QUESNOY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Quesnoy, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,425 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, about 50 km from the coast, and operates within the French national framework for municipal wastewater treatment. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 inhabitants, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards for organic matter and nutrient removal. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Scheldt basin, flowing northward through Belgium and into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's surface water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream water uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system within the Scheldt basin, which flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea near Antwerp. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish. The region's agricultural and urban runoff can contribute nutrient loads, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
LE QUESNOY is located in Le Quesnoy, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,425 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt basin, eventually flowing to the North Sea.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national standards for organic matter and nutrient removal, in line with EU requirements.
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