Overview
SARREBOURG wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,900 people in Sarrebourg, Grand Est, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The SARREBOURG wastewater treatment plant is located in Sarrebourg, a commune in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 35,900, classifying it as a medium 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 directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Rhine basin. The Rhine River is a major European waterway that flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing drinking water for millions.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which flows into the Sarre River, a tributary of the Moselle River. The Moselle joins the Rhine River, which drains into the North Sea. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and serving as a migratory corridor for birds. The region's water quality is managed under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The SARREBOURG plant is located at Impasse des Eaux Claires, Zone Industrielle, Hoff, Sarrebourg, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 35,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant treats wastewater that would otherwise affect the local watershed, which flows into the Sarre River, then the Moselle, and ultimately the Rhine River, protecting these water bodies from pollution.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 must have secondary treatment. The SARREBOURG plant, serving 35,900 people, is required to meet this standard.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving medium agglomerations typically employ secondary biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge, to meet EU standards. Some may also include tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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