Overview
REMILLY SUR TILLE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,174 people in Remilly-sur-Tille, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomeration
The REMILLY SUR TILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Remilly-sur-Tille, within the Dijon metropolitan area in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Serving a population of around 6,174, it is classified as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French municipal wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent (PE) between 2,000 and 10,000. The plant's treatment process and capacity are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European environmental regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône. The Saône flows into the Rhône, which reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of these downstream water bodies, supporting aquatic life and preventing eutrophication in the sensitive Rhône basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône, which joins the Rhône before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as brown trout and European eel. The Rhône basin is ecologically sensitive due to its role as a migratory corridor and its biodiversity, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 34, Remilly-sur-Tille, in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, near Dijon.
The plant serves approximately 6,174 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Tille River, a tributary of the Saône, and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is enforced by French national authorities.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 PE, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, typically involving biological processes such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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