Overview
TERGNIER wastewater treatment plant serves Tergnier, Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 19,100 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive regulations.
TERGNIER is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Tergnier, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. The facility serves a population of around 19,100 residents, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French plant, TERGNIER 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 regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oise River basin, which flows into the Seine River and eventually the English Channel. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in northern France. The Seine estuary is a vital habitat for migratory fish and bird species, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The TERGNIER plant is located at Chemin des Sarts, Tergnier, in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 19,100 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent from TERGNIER is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Oise River, a tributary of the Seine, eventually reaching the English Channel.
As a French plant, TERGNIER operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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