Overview
MOUY wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Bury in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 14,250 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MOUY wastewater treatment plant is located in Bury, a commune in the Oise department of the Hauts-de-France region in northern France. The facility serves a population equivalent of approximately 14,250, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French plant, MOUY operates within the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national standards. The treated effluent from MOUY is discharged into local watercourses that eventually flow into the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Oise and Seine rivers, which are vital for both ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The MOUY plant discharges into the Oise River basin, which flows into the Seine River and ultimately reaches the English Channel. The Seine watershed is ecologically significant, supporting fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel, and providing habitat for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally active region.
Frequently asked questions
The MOUY plant is located in Bury, a commune in the Oise department of the Hauts-de-France region, northern France. Its address is 22, Proche le Bois Noir, Bury.
The plant serves approximately 14,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine, which eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French facility, MOUY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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