Overview
SAINT AUBERT SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Aubert in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,040 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
SAINT AUBERT SE is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Aubert, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,040, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that flow into the Scheldt basin, ultimately reaching the North Sea. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and human use, including agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams within the Scheldt River basin, which drains into the North Sea via the Western Scheldt estuary. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater and estuarine species, and the North Sea is a critical marine ecosystem for fish, birds, and marine mammals. The Hauts-de-France region has several ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from proper wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality.
Frequently asked questions
SAINT AUBERT SE is located in Saint-Aubert, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 12,040 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Scheldt River basin, which ultimately flows into the North Sea.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, SAINT AUBERT SE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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