Overview
Montbard wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,917 people in Montbard, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Montbard wastewater treatment plant is located in Montbard, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The facility serves a population of about 9,917, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant of this scale, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European environmental regulations. The treated effluent from the Montbard plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and flows through the Paris region before reaching the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Environmental context
The Montbard plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows northward through the Paris Basin and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system, which is a vital resource for the region.
Frequently asked questions
The Montbard wastewater treatment plant is located in Montbard, in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The Montbard plant serves approximately 9,917 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater from the Montbard plant is discharged into the local watercourse, which is part of the Seine River basin, ultimately flowing into the English Channel.
As a French plant, Montbard operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater for agglomerations of this size.
For plants serving approximately 10,000 people in France, secondary treatment is typically required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients.
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