Overview
MOREZ wastewater treatment plant serves Hauts de Bienne, France, with a designed capacity of 1.00 m³/day for a population of 7,083. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MOREZ wastewater treatment plant is located in Hauts de Bienne, in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of approximately 7,083 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, MOREZ is subject to 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. Compliance is enforced through national regulations and local permits issued by the relevant French authorities. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into a local watercourse within the Rhône basin, ultimately flowing toward the Mediterranean Sea. The Jura region is known for its karst landscapes and sensitive aquatic ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting groundwater and surface water quality. The plant plays a key role in safeguarding the local environment and supporting the region's ecological health.
Environmental context
The MOREZ plant discharges into a tributary of the Ain River, part of the Rhône basin, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Jura region features karst geology, where groundwater and surface water are closely connected, making pollution control critical. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as brown trout, and the area is ecologically sensitive due to its limestone aquifers.
Frequently asked questions
The MOREZ plant is located in Hauts de Bienne, in the Jura department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, at Chemin des Pêcheurs.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,083 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
The plant discharges treated effluent into a local watercourse within the Rhône basin, likely a tributary of the Ain River, which flows toward the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, MOREZ operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations of 7,000 people, French plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological) as mandated by the EU directive. If discharging into sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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