Overview
Moncourt-Fromonville wastewater treatment plant serves 1,100 people in Seine-et-Marne, France. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 196.24 m³/day, operating under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Moncourt-Fromonville wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Moncourt-Fromonville, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region. It serves a population of approximately 1,100 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Loing River, a tributary of the Seine, and plays a key role in protecting local water quality. The facility provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's minimum requirement of secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 196.24 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters. Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loing River and eventually the Seine River, flowing through Paris and into the English Channel. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and organic pollution, supporting the ecological health of the Seine basin, a region known for its biodiversity and recreational use. The facility is part of France's commitment to the EU Water Framework Directive, aiming for good ecological status of water bodies.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loing River, a tributary of the Seine, which flows through the Paris region and into the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish such as Atlantic salmon and eel. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient enrichment and oxygen depletion, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality for human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin des Bordes, Moncourt-Fromonville, in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,100 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the EU minimum of secondary treatment for its size.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment here reflects France's commitment to protecting sensitive water bodies.
The plant discharges into the Loing River, a tributary of the Seine, ultimately flowing into the English Channel. Its advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the Seine basin, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses.
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