MOREUIL SE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Moreuil, Hauts-de-France

MOREUIL SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Moreuil, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,809 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. Situated on Rue Jean Baptiste Petit, the facility is part of the region's wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a French treatment plant, MOREUIL SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect water quality in the Somme basin. The treated effluent from MOREUIL SE is discharged into the local river system, which ultimately flows into the Somme River and then into the English Channel. The Somme River is an ecologically important waterway supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operation helps maintain the ecological health of this river system by reducing pollutant loads from urban wastewater.

MOREUIL SE discharges into the Somme River basin, which drains into the English Channel. The Somme River supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is an important corridor for migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and sea trout. The region's agricultural landscape and wetlands contribute to the ecological sensitivity of the watershed, requiring effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient enrichment and maintain biodiversity.