Overview
MONTVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves Malaunay, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume unit. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The MONTVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Malaunay, within the Normandy region of France. It serves a population of approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near Rouen, in the Seine-Maritime department, and plays a key role in managing local wastewater. As a facility serving a population equivalent of 9,200, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries. It is expected to comply with French national regulations implementing the directive. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Seine River, which drains into the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's location inland, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but its discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the Seine estuary.
Environmental context
The MONTVILLE plant discharges into a local tributary of the Seine River, which flows through Normandy and into the English Channel. The Seine basin is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as salmon and eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's effluent, treated to secondary standards under EU directives, helps protect downstream water quality in the Seine estuary, a dynamic environment where freshwater meets the sea.
Frequently asked questions
The MONTVILLE plant is located at Rue des Rivières, Malaunay, in the Seine-Maritime department of Normandy, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 9,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Seine River, eventually reaching 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 discharges into freshwater and estuaries.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are generally required to provide secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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