Overview
THOUROTTE wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Thourotte in Hauts-de-France, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The THOUROTTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Thourotte, a commune in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, France. Serving a population of approximately 8,617, the plant is part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Compiègne area. The facility is situated inland, away from the coast, and discharges into the local watershed. As a French wastewater treatment plant serving a population between 2,000 and 10,000, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for discharges to freshwater and estuaries. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are not publicly available in this dataset, but the regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for pollution control. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Oise River basin, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The Oise River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important water resource for the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this watershed, contributing to the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The THOUROTTE plant discharges into the Oise River, a major tributary of the Seine River. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The Oise River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including fish species such as pike and perch, and is an important corridor for migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which is used for drinking water, recreation, and agriculture downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The THOUROTTE plant is located in Thourotte, a commune in the Oise department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is Route du Plessis-Brion, Thourotte, Compiègne, Oise, Hauts-de-France.
The THOUROTTE wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,617 people in the Thourotte area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Oise River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel. The discharge is regulated under French and EU water quality standards.
As a French plant serving over 2,000 people, THOUROTTE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for discharges to freshwater. Compliance is enforced by French authorities.
For agglomerations of this size (2,000-10,000 population equivalent), the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment, typically involving biological processes like activated sludge or biofiltration. French plants often include nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
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