MAIZIERES LES METZ, Hauconcourt

Overview

MAIZIERES LES METZ wastewater treatment plant serves Hauconcourt, France, with a population equivalent of 12,167. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.

The MAIZIERES LES METZ wastewater treatment plant is located in Hauconcourt, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population equivalent of 12,167, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in an industrial area near Metz, contributing to the region's water management infrastructure. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's design and operation align with these regulatory standards to ensure effective wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Moselle flows through Luxembourg and Germany before joining the Rhine, which ultimately drains into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Moselle and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Moselle River, which flows through the Grand Est region and joins the Rhine River near Koblenz, Germany. The Rhine then empties into the North Sea. The Moselle supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this transboundary river system, which is subject to the EU Water Framework Directive.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Rue de la Châtaigne, Pôle Industriel du Malambas, in Hauconcourt, near Metz, in the Grand Est region of France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,167, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselle River, which flows through France, Luxembourg, and Germany before joining the Rhine River and eventually the North Sea.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.

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 France, this is typically achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge.