Overview
REMIREMONT wastewater treatment plant serves Remiremont in Grand Est, France, with a population equivalent of 14,860. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The REMIREMONT wastewater treatment plant is located in Remiremont, a commune in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,860, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the Moselle River basin, which ultimately drains into the Rhine River. As a French plant of this scale, REMIREMONT is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for wastewater treatment. The treated effluent from REMIREMONT is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Moselle River and eventually the Rhine. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in the Moselle basin, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Environmental context
The REMIREMONT plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows northward through France, Luxembourg, and Germany before joining the Rhine River. The Moselle is a major tributary of the Rhine and supports a variety of fish species, including salmon and trout. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to its role in regional biodiversity and water supply. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The REMIREMONT plant is located in Remiremont, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. Its address is N 66, Zone d'Activités de Choisy, Béchamp, Remiremont.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,860, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Moselle River basin and eventually the Rhine River.
As a French plant, REMIREMONT 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 10,000 to 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be needed. French plants also comply with national water quality standards.
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