Overview
REIMS wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Reims in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from a population of over 320,000, discharging into the local water system.
The REIMS wastewater treatment plant is located in Champigny, near Reims, in the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 321,116 people, making it a large agglomeration under European Union classification. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed. As a large agglomeration, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment as a minimum and tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is in a sensitive area. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local municipal authority to ensure compliance with national and EU standards. The treated wastewater from the REIMS plant ultimately flows into the Vesle River, a tributary of the Aisne, which joins the Oise and then the Seine before reaching the English Channel. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Seine basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The REIMS plant discharges into the Vesle River, which flows into the Aisne, then the Oise, and finally the Seine River, which empties into the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive watershed, which is subject to EU regulations for nutrient removal to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The REIMS wastewater treatment plant is located in Champigny, near Reims, in the Grand Est region of France.
The REIMS plant serves a population of approximately 321,116 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated wastewater from the REIMS plant is discharged into the Vesle River, which flows into the Aisne, Oise, and Seine rivers, eventually reaching the English Channel.
The REIMS plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for large agglomerations and tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations over 150,000 population equivalent, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment and may include nutrient removal (tertiary treatment) to meet EU standards for sensitive areas.
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