Overview
Revigny-sur-Ornain wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Revigny-sur-Ornain in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,747 residents before discharging into the local water system.
The Revigny-sur-Ornain wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Revigny-sur-Ornain, in the Meuse department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 7,747 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology, with oversight from local water agencies. The treated effluent is discharged into the Ornain River, a tributary of the Saulx, which flows into the Marne River and eventually reaches the Seine River and the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Ornain River and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ornain River, which flows through the Grand Est region before joining the Saulx River. The Saulx then feeds into the Marne River, a major tributary of the Seine, which ultimately drains into the English Channel. The Ornain River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that includes agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route du Pont de Vouziers, Revigny-sur-Ornain, in the Meuse department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,747 residents of Revigny-sur-Ornain and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Ornain River, which flows into the Saulx River, then the Marne, and eventually the Seine River and the English Channel.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, and is overseen by French water agencies.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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