Overview
MAUREPAS wastewater treatment plant serves Maurepas, Île-de-France, France, with a population of approximately 32,537. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for inland a
The MAUREPAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Maurepas, a commune in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France. Serving a population of around 32,537, the plant is part of the region's municipal wastewater infrastructure, managed under French water authorities. As an inland plant, MAUREPAS is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent discharging into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, protecting local water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Seine River basin, ultimately reaching the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the ecological health of the Seine watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and provides drinking water for the Paris metropolitan area.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and into the English Channel. The Seine watershed supports a rich ecosystem, including fish species such as salmon and eel, and provides water for agriculture and urban use. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and pollution, protecting downstream habitats and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The MAUREPAS plant is located at Chemin du Lavoir, Maurepas, in the Yvelines department of Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 32,537 people in the Maurepas area.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, MAUREPAS operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for inland freshwater discharges.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which is standard for plants of this scale in France.
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