RIBECOURT DRESLINCOURT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Montmacq, Hauts-de-France

RIBECOURT DRESLINCOURT is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montmacq, within the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 8,683 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its address along Route de la Malmère à la Rivière d'Oise places it near the Oise River, a key waterway in the region. As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. The directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's capacity and operational status are consistent with typical infrastructure for this population tier. The treated effluent from the plant ultimately discharges into the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine River, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel. The Oise River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Seine basin. The plant plays a role in protecting water quality in this downstream environment, contributing to the overall health of the Seine estuary and marine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into the Oise River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Oise River supports a variety of fish species and aquatic habitats, and its water quality is critical for downstream ecosystems, including the Seine estuary. The region's temperate climate and agricultural land use influence runoff patterns, making effective wastewater treatment important for maintaining ecological balance.