Overview
MITRY MORY wastewater treatment plant serves Mitry-Mory, France, with a population equivalent of 23,460. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
MITRY MORY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mitry-Mory, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,460, placing it in the medium-agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and discharges into the local watershed. As a French facility, MITRY MORY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine River flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Seine watershed from pollution, contributing to the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The MITRY MORY plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Île-de-France region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for eels and salmon. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to urban and agricultural runoff, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The MITRY MORY plant is located at Chemin du Petit Abîme, Mory, Mitry-Mory, Seine-et-Marne, France, in the Île-de-France region.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 23,460, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Seine River basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving water is sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In France, many such plants also incorporate nutrient removal to protect sensitive water bodies like the Seine.
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