Overview
Rambervillers wastewater treatment plant serves 4,000 people in Grand Est, France. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 713.59 m³/day, protecting local waterways.
The Rambervillers wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Rambervillers, within the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. It serves a population of approximately 4,000 residents, reflecting a small to medium agglomeration scale typical of rural French towns. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary biological processes to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, meeting stringent French and EU standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 5,750 m³/day and currently discharges 713.59 m³/day of treated effluent, indicating significant reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal peaks. The treated wastewater is discharged into local waterways that ultimately flow into the Meurthe River, a tributary of the Moselle and part of the Rhine basin. This discharge supports the ecological health of downstream aquatic habitats, including fish populations and riparian ecosystems, under the regulatory framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system that feeds the Meurthe River, which joins the Moselle and eventually the Rhine. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and the advanced treatment helps prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies. The region's temperate climate and forested terrain contribute to variable flow conditions, making consistent treatment important for ecological stability.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rambervillers, a commune in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France.
The plant serves approximately 4,000 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classifications.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Meurthe River, part of the Moselle and Rhine river system.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary biological processes, meeting strict French and EU standards.
As a French plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The advanced treatment here exceeds requirements, likely due to sensitive receiving waters.
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