Overview
THUMERIES wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Thumeries in Hauts-de-France, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,724 and discharges 664.35 m³/day of treated effluent.
The THUMERIES wastewater treatment plant is located in Thumeries, a commune in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. It serves a population of approximately 3,724 residents and operates with advanced treatment capabilities, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant has a designed capacity of 9,917 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 664.35 m³/day. As a facility in France, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, but the plant exceeds requirements with advanced treatment. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the North Sea via the Scheldt basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which is part of the Scheldt basin. This basin drains into the North Sea, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The THUMERIES plant is located at Rue de La Tenarderie, Thumeries, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,724 residents in the commune of Thumeries and surrounding areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, THUMERIES operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For populations under 10,000, secondary treatment is typically required, but this plant exceeds that with advanced treatment.
The plant discharges an average of 664.35 m³ of treated wastewater per day, with a designed capacity of 9,917 m³/day.
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