NEUFCHATEAU, Neufchâteau | France Wastewater

Overview

NEUFCHATEAU wastewater treatment plant serves Neufchâteau in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,795 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The NEUFCHATEAU wastewater treatment plant is located in Neufchâteau, a commune in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. It serves a population of around 7,795 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate collection systems and treatment to protect receiving waters. Plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment stages. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows north through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The surrounding area includes agricultural lands and small watercourses that contribute to the river's ecological health.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network within the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. Downstream, the river flows through the Ardennes region and eventually reaches the North Sea, contributing to the estuarine and coastal ecosystems. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with efforts to maintain water quality under the EU Water Framework Directive.

Frequently asked questions

The NEUFCHATEAU plant is located in Neufchâteau, in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. Its address is Chemin d'exploitation du Saulcy, Neufchâteau.

The plant serves approximately 7,795 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse River ultimately reaches the North Sea.

As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size.

For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD requires secondary treatment, typically involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.