Overview
QUINCY VOISINS wastewater treatment plant serves Mareuil-lès-Meaux, Île-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,284 people as part of the region's municipal infrastructure.
The QUINCY VOISINS wastewater treatment plant is located in Mareuil-lès-Meaux, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 7,284 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater 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 treatment processes and capacity details are part of the local water management system overseen by the relevant French authorities. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Seine River basin. The Seine River flows through Île-de-France and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water resources for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Seine's water quality and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system within the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and eventually reaches the English Channel. This watershed supports a variety of aquatic species and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in the Seine, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Moulin, Mareuil-lès-Meaux, in the Seine-et-Marne department of Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,284 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed within the Seine River basin, which flows through Île-de-France and into the English Channel.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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