Overview
LOCHES SUR OURCE wastewater treatment plant serves Loches-sur-Ource in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 9,582 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LOCHES SUR OURCE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loches-sur-Ource, a commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of around 9,582 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, far from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As a French treatment plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment for its scale. The facility is part of France's national wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Ource River, a tributary of the Seine, which flows through the Champagne region before reaching the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ource River, which flows into the Seine River and ultimately the English Channel. The Seine basin is a major ecological corridor in northern France, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this watershed, which is important for both biodiversity and downstream uses including agriculture and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 67, Loches-sur-Ource, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 9,582 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Ource River, a tributary of the Seine, which flows to the English Channel.
As a French plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for this population tier.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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