Overview
NEUVES MAISONS wastewater treatment plant serves Pont-Saint-Vincent in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 13,600 under EU regulatory standards.
The NEUVES MAISONS wastewater treatment plant is located in Pont-Saint-Vincent, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 13,600, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classifications. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment as a minimum. In sensitive areas, which include parts of the Grand Est region, tertiary treatment may be mandated to reduce nutrient loads. The plant's operational details align with these regulatory expectations, ensuring compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations contribute to protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows through Grand Est before joining the Rhine River. The Rhine is a critical waterway for Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a migratory corridor for fish such as salmon and eel. The region's watershed is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de Champagne, Pont-Saint-Vincent, in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 13,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU definitions.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Moselle River, a tributary of the Rhine River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with potential tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In France, plants serving this population typically provide secondary biological treatment as a minimum, with nutrient removal if located in a sensitive area designated under the EU directive.
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