LUXEUIL LES BAINS NOUVELLE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Breuches, France

LUXEUIL LES BAINS NOUVELLE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Breuches, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. It serves a population of approximately 8,688 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European regulations. The plant is situated near the city of Luxeuil-les-Bains and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a French facility, the plant 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect the local environment. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Saône River and then the Rhône River, flowing toward the Mediterranean Sea. This downstream connection highlights the plant's role in maintaining water quality across a broader regional basin, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.

The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Lanterne River, a tributary of the Saône River. The Saône joins the Rhône, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's discharge must meet standards to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.