Overview
The PERONNE wastewater treatment plant serves Péronne, Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 11,400 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The PERONNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Péronne, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 11,400 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French plant, PERONNE 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 plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Somme River. The Somme River flows westward through the region and empties into the English Channel. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Hauts-de-France region.
Environmental context
The PERONNE plant discharges into the Somme River basin, which flows into the English Channel. The Somme River is a key waterway in northern France, supporting a variety of fish species and providing habitat for migratory birds. The river's estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that requires careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to maintain water quality and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The PERONNE plant is located at Boulevard du Fort Carabit, Péronne, in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 11,423 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Somme River and eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French plant, PERONNE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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