Overview
Montereau confluent is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, France, serving 4,300 people with a designed capacity of 20,000 m³/day.
Montereau confluent is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, France. It serves a population of 4,300 and has a designed capacity of 20,000 m³/day, indicating it is sized for future growth or seasonal peaks. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants in sensitive areas are required to meet tertiary standards, and France designates many water bodies as sensitive. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with these requirements. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Paris region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and the coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Provins in Saint-Maurice, Montereau-Fault-Yonne, Seine-et-Marne, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,300 people in the Montereau-Fault-Yonne area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent water quality standards.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this scale require secondary treatment. However, France designates many water bodies as sensitive, necessitating advanced treatment to reduce nutrients and protect the Seine River basin.
The plant has a designed capacity of 20,000 m³/day, which is larger than the current population served, allowing for future growth or seasonal variations.
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