Overview
RUE SE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rue, Hauts-de-France, France, serving 3,305 people. It discharges 589.61 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed near the Somme estuary.
RUE SE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rue, a commune in the Somme department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,305 and has a designed capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 589.61 m³/day. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a coastal facility within 10 km of the English Channel, it is subject to stringent requirements for nutrient removal to protect marine waters. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with French standards for sensitive areas, reducing nitrogen and phosphorus loads. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Somme River and ultimately the English Channel. The Somme estuary is an ecologically important area, supporting diverse birdlife and aquatic habitats. The plant's advanced treatment helps preserve water quality in this sensitive coastal environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Somme River basin, which flows into the Somme estuary and then the English Channel. The estuary is a critical habitat for migratory birds and supports diverse aquatic life. As a coastal facility, the plant's advanced treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution, protecting the marine ecosystem from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
RUE SE is located on D 940 in Rue, Somme, Hauts-de-France, France, near the coast of the English Channel.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,305 people in the Rue area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which drains into the Somme River and then the English Channel.
As a coastal plant serving over 2,000 people, RUE SE is classified as a medium agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive marine waters.
In France, plants of this scale typically employ secondary or advanced treatment, especially in coastal areas, to comply with national standards implementing the EU UWWTD.
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