Overview
ORIGNY STE BENOITE wastewater treatment plant serves Thenelles in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,926 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
ORIGNY STE BENOITE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Thenelles, a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,926 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. It operates within the Saint-Quentin urban area, contributing to regional sanitation infrastructure. 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 discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures that plants serving over 2,000 population equivalent meet secondary treatment standards. The plant's capacity and discharge volume are managed according to national permits issued by the relevant French authorities. The treated effluent from ORIGNY STE BENOITE is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Somme River basin. The Somme River flows westward into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this region, which includes agricultural and natural landscapes.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Somme River basin, which flows through Hauts-de-France and empties into the English Channel. The Somme River supports a variety of fish species and migratory birds, making water quality management critical for downstream ecological health. The region's agricultural runoff and urban inputs require effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and maintain biodiversity in the river and coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
ORIGNY STE BENOITE is located in Thenelles, a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves the local population as part of the Saint-Quentin urban area.
The plant serves approximately 7,926 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Somme River basin and eventually flows into the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU directive, plants serving over 2,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment. French plants typically use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet these standards.
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