Overview
OERMINGEN wastewater treatment plant serves the Hutting area in Grand Est, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,500 with a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day.
The OERMINGEN wastewater treatment plant is located in Hutting, within the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in France. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,000 m³/day and discharges an average volume of 446 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin, contributing to the protection of this major European watercourse. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in the region's sensitive aquatic ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Sarre River and eventually the Moselle River, a tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollution and protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The OERMINGEN plant is located in Hutting, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region in France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,500 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Sarre River and eventually the Moselle River, part of the Rhine River basin.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a small agglomeration in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000. French authorities enforce compliance through local permits.
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