Overview
ROMILLY SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly in Grand Est, France, with a population equivalent of 19,420. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ROMILLY SUR SEINE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly, within the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population equivalent of 19,420, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Seine River basin, which is a major waterway in northern France. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately flows into the Seine River. The Seine River 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 Seine basin, which drains into the English Channel.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through the Grand Est region and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the river and its downstream estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Hilaire-sous-Romilly, in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 19,420, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Seine River basin and ultimately reaches the English Channel.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
In France, plants serving approximately 20,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may also include nutrient removal if required by the receiving water body.
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