Overview
SEPTFONTAINES wastewater treatment plant in Septfontaines, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, serves 2,400 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 2,300 m³/day.
The SEPTEFONTAINES wastewater treatment plant is located in Septfontaines, a commune in the Doubs department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,400 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. 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. Its designed capacity is 2,300 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 428.16 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Doubs River, a tributary of the Saône, then the Rhône, and finally the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the downstream aquatic ecosystem, including sensitive areas in the Rhône basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Doubs River watershed, part of the larger Rhône basin that flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The Doubs River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the Jura region. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Septfontaines, a commune in the Doubs department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,400 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Septfontaines require appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum secondary treatment standard.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,300 m³ per day, with current discharge volumes well below this limit, indicating spare capacity.
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