Overview
Les Riceys wastewater treatment plant serves the commune in Grand Est, France, with advanced treatment for a population of 4,291. It discharges 765.51 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,400 m³/day.
The Les Riceys wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Les Riceys, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 4,291 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the local municipal infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 3,400 m³/day and currently discharges an average of 765.51 m³/day of treated wastewater. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Seine River basin, contributing to the overall water quality management of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems, including the Seine estuary and the English Channel, by reducing nutrient loads and pollutants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that flow into the Seine River basin, ultimately reaching the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient enrichment and protects downstream water quality in this sensitive watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The Les Riceys wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Les Riceys, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. The address is Chemin rural dit de la Prairie, Ricey-Bas, Les Riceys.
The plant serves a population of 4,291 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment. This includes removal of nutrients and other pollutants to protect sensitive receiving waters.
The plant discharges into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin. By treating wastewater to advanced standards, it helps protect the Seine and its downstream ecosystems, including the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Les Riceys exceeds this with advanced treatment, reflecting its commitment to high environmental standards.
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