Overview
LONGWY wastewater treatment plant serves Cons-la-Grandville in Grand Est, France. It handles a population equivalent of 35,500 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The LONGWY wastewater treatment plant is located in Cons-la-Grandville, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 35,500, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of this transboundary river system and supporting aquatic life in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Meuse River basin, which flows through the Grand Est region and eventually reaches the North Sea via the Netherlands. The Meuse supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important water resource for surrounding communities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, particularly given the industrial and agricultural activities in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The LONGWY plant is located in Cons-la-Grandville, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 35,500, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require more stringent treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to remove nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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