Overview
NOGENT SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 11,450 people in Nogent-sur-Seine, Grand Est, France. The facility discharges into the Seine River basin, supporting local water quality.
The NOGENT SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant is located in Nogent-sur-Seine, a commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of about 11,450, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. Its address is Chemin de la Motte Tilly, Nogent-sur-Seine. As a French wastewater 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 more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Paris Basin and ultimately reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream environments from pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which drains through the Paris Basin and into the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as pike and perch, and provides habitat for migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to agricultural runoff and urban pressures, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de la Motte Tilly, Nogent-sur-Seine, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 11,450 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Paris Basin and eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and additional treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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