Overview
RETHEL wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Rethel in Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The RETHEL wastewater treatment plant is located in Rethel, a commune in the Ardennes department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 19,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its address is Chemin du Moulin des Isles, Rethel, Ardennes, Grand Est, 08300, France. As a French wastewater facility serving a population between 10,000 and 100,000, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including treatment process and capacity, are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent from the RETHEL plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Aisne River, a tributary of the Oise River, and then into the Seine River before reaching the English Channel. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of these rivers and the downstream marine environment.
Environmental context
The RETHEL plant discharges into the Aisne River, which flows into the Oise and then the Seine River, eventually reaching the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream ecosystems and water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The RETHEL wastewater treatment plant is located at Chemin du Moulin des Isles, Rethel, Ardennes, Grand Est, France, 08300.
The RETHEL plant serves approximately 19,017 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the RETHEL plant is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Aisne River, a tributary of the Oise River, and eventually into the Seine River and the English Channel.
As a French wastewater facility serving a population over 10,000, the RETHEL plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such agglomerations.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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