Overview
Le Val d'Ajol wastewater treatment plant in Grand Est, France, serves about 1,178 people with advanced treatment. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Moselle River basin.
Le Val d'Ajol wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Le Val-d'Ajol, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,178 people, reflecting its role in a small rural community. It is situated in the eastern part of France, near the foothills of the Vosges Mountains. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 3,950 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge volume of about 210 cubic meters, indicating ample capacity for current loads. As a French facility, it operates under national regulations transposing EU directives, ensuring compliance with stringent environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately flows into the Moselle River basin, a major tributary of the Rhine. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways. The Vosges area is known for its forested landscapes and biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving natural habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Moselle River, which flows through northeastern France, Luxembourg, and Germany before joining the Rhine. The Moselle basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Le Val-d'Ajol, a commune in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. Its address is Rue du Devau, 88340 Le Val-d'Ajol.
The plant serves approximately 1,178 people, making it a small-scale facility for a rural community in the Vosges area.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Moselle River basin, eventually reaching the Rhine River. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high water quality.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French facility, it operates under national laws transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For its size, advanced treatment is not mandatory but demonstrates a commitment to environmental protection in the sensitive Moselle basin.
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