Overview
PRESLES en BRIE wastewater treatment plant serves Presles-en-Brie, France, treating wastewater for approximately 49,570 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
PRESLES en BRIE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Presles-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, France. It serves a population of approximately 49,570, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where required. The plant's capacity and discharge volumes are managed to comply with national and EU regulations. The treated effluent from PRESLES en BRIE is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin. The Seine River flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Île-de-France region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory corridor for eels and salmon. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants that could otherwise impact the river's ecological health and downstream coastal waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Presles-en-Brie, Seine-et-Marne, France, along Route des Cinquante Arpents in the Villepatour area.
The plant serves approximately 49,570 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow into the Seine River basin, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
French plants of this scale typically provide secondary biological treatment, often including nitrogen and phosphorus removal to meet EU standards for sensitive water bodies.
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