Overview
Stattmatten wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Stattmatten in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,600 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Stattmatten wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Stattmatten, within the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,600 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification standards. As a French wastewater treatment plant, Stattmatten 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality requirements. The treated effluent from the Stattmatten plant is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine basin and its downstream ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and serve as an important migratory corridor for fish species.
Environmental context
The Stattmatten plant discharges into the local water network that feeds into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine flows through Germany and the Netherlands before emptying into the North Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish such as salmon and eel. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is subject to international cooperation under the Rhine Protection Convention.
Frequently asked questions
The Stattmatten wastewater treatment plant is located at 1, Rue Principale, Stattmatten, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,600 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with EU requirements. Some may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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