Overview
Maligny wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,100 people in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Maligny wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Maligny, within the Yonne department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region in central France. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,100, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, Maligny falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into inland waters. For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, secondary treatment is typically mandated, though specific requirements depend on the sensitivity of the receiving environment. The treated effluent from Maligny ultimately drains into the Yonne River, a major tributary of the Seine, which flows through the Paris Basin before reaching the English Channel. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Yonne watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is used for recreation and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The Maligny plant discharges into the Yonne River basin, which flows northward to join the Seine River near Montereau-Fault-Yonne. The Seine then continues through Paris and into the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The Yonne watershed supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is subject to EU water framework directives.
Frequently asked questions
The Maligny wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Maligny, in the Yonne department of the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region, central France.
The Maligny plant serves approximately 8,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the Maligny plant is discharged into the Yonne River basin, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The Maligny plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with additional requirements if discharging into sensitive areas.
In France, plants serving 8,100 people typically provide secondary treatment, including biological processes, to meet EU standards. The exact level may vary based on the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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