Overview
THIONVILLE wastewater treatment plant serves Yutz in the Grand Est region of France, treating wastewater for approximately 54,200 people. The plant discharges into the Moselle River, a tributary of the Rhine.
The THIONVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Yutz, near Thionville, in the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 54,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated along the Moselle River, which flows through the region. As a French wastewater facility, the plant 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 standards, ensuring compliance with national and European regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Moselle River, which flows northward through Luxembourg and Germany before joining the Rhine River. The Rhine ultimately drains into the North Sea. The Moselle River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The THIONVILLE plant discharges into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine River, which flows into the North Sea. The Moselle River supports a variety of fish species and is an important migratory route for aquatic life. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The THIONVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Yutz, near Thionville, in the Moselle department of the Grand Est region, France. The address is Rue de la Moselle, Yutz, 57970.
The plant serves approximately 54,200 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Moselle River, which flows through the region and eventually joins the Rhine River, draining 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 may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, plants serving this population typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, with possible nutrient removal if the discharge is in a sensitive area. The EU directive sets these standards.
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