Overview
PHALEMPIN CAMPHIN EN CARAMBAULT wastewater treatment plant serves Camphin-en-Carembault in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 11,750 people under EU regulations.
PHALEMPIN CAMPHIN EN CARAMBAULT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Camphin-en-Carembault, within the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The plant serves a population of around 11,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards. As a French 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 plant's treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that drain towards the North Sea, contributing to the regional water quality management. Its location inland, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact, but the receiving water bodies support local aquatic ecosystems and agricultural water use.
Environmental context
The plant is situated in the Scheldt river basin, with treated effluent eventually flowing into the North Sea via the Deûle and Lys rivers. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The region's intensive agriculture and urban areas place demands on water quality, making effective treatment crucial for downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue du 14 Juillet, Camphin-en-Carembault, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 11,750 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Scheldt river basin, eventually reaching the North Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations of this size (over 10,000 population equivalent) require secondary treatment. The directive also mandates tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may include nutrient removal if required by local conditions.
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