Overview
SAULXURES SUR MOSELOTTE wastewater treatment plant serves Saulxures-sur-Moselotte in Grand Est, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,793, with a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day.
The SAULXURES SUR MOSELOTTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, a commune in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,793 residents and is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the area. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,300 m³/day and currently discharges a daily volume of about 677 m³. The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselotte River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine River and ultimately the North Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the local watershed and downstream aquatic ecosystems, supporting biodiversity in the Rhine basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Moselotte River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea. The Moselotte River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that is ecologically sensitive. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting water quality in the downstream Rhine basin.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saulxures-sur-Moselotte, in the Vosges department of Grand Est, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,793 residents.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselotte River, a tributary of the Moselle River, which flows into the Rhine River and then the North Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, likely due to the sensitivity of the receiving water body.
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