Overview
SOUFFLENHEIM wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Soufflenheim in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,500 residents.
SOUFFLENHEIM is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Soufflenheim, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of around 6,500 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. As a French facility, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. It is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European river that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a vital water resource for the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, flowing through multiple countries before reaching the North Sea. The downstream environment includes ecologically sensitive areas that support diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Proper wastewater treatment is essential to protect water quality in this transboundary river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de Rountzenheim, Lotissement Le Riederberg, in Soufflenheim, Bas-Rhin, Grand Est, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,500 residents of Soufflenheim and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rhine River basin, eventually flowing into the North Sea.
As a French plant serving a population of 6,500, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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