Overview
SAINT LYE wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Lyé, Grand Est, France, serves 4,331 people with advanced treatment. It has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and discharges 772.64 m³/day.
The SAINT LYE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Lyé, a commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. The facility serves a population of 4,331 and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 772.64 m³/day, the plant operates well within its capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River basin, which ultimately flows through Paris and into the English Channel. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local water quality and the downstream aquatic environment, supporting biodiversity in the Seine watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which drains a large portion of northern France and flows into the English Channel. The Seine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT LYE plant is located in Saint-Lyé, a commune in the Aube department of the Grand Est region, France. Its address is Chemin de contre-Halage, Saint-Lyé, 10600.
The plant serves a population of 4,331 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River basin, which flows through Paris and eventually reaches the English Channel.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For small agglomerations like Saint-Lyé, secondary treatment is typically required, but this plant provides advanced treatment for enhanced environmental protection.
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