Overview
NEMOURS wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours in Île-de-France, France, with a population equivalent of 23,000. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The NEMOURS wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant is subject to 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 European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Loing River, a tributary of the Seine, which flows through the Paris Basin before reaching the English Channel. The Seine estuary and downstream marine environment support diverse aquatic life and are important for migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the broader Seine watershed.
Environmental context
The NEMOURS plant discharges into the Loing River, which joins the Seine River upstream of Paris. The Seine flows through the Paris Basin and ultimately reaches the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that supports migratory fish such as salmon and eel, as well as diverse bird populations. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The NEMOURS plant is located at 18, Chemin de la Planche, Zone d'activités du Port, in Saint-Pierre-lès-Nemours, Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 23,000 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Loing River, a tributary of the Seine, which flows through the Paris Basin to the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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