SAVERNE, Steinbourg | France Wastewater

Overview

SAVERNE wastewater treatment plant serves Steinbourg, France, in the Grand Est region. It handles a population equivalent of 38,000 and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The SAVERNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Steinbourg, near Saverne in the Bas-Rhin department of Grand Est, France. It serves a population equivalent of 38,000, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards for effluent quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Zorn River, a tributary of the Moder, and ultimately flows into the Rhine River. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in Western Europe. The plant's location inland and away from coastal areas reduces direct marine impact.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Zorn River, which flows into the Moder and then the Rhine River, a major European waterway. The Rhine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species and riparian habitats. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.

Frequently asked questions

The SAVERNE plant is located in Steinbourg, near Saverne, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 38,000, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Zorn River, a tributary of the Moder, and eventually into the Rhine River.

The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.

Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.