Overview
TORCY LE CREUSOT wastewater treatment plant serves Torcy, France, with a population equivalent of 66,600. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The TORCY LE CREUSOT wastewater treatment plant is located in Torcy, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. Serving a population equivalent of 66,600, it is classified as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated in an inland area, away from the coast, and its operations are integral to the local sanitation infrastructure. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving agglomerations over 15,000 population equivalent are required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment mandated in sensitive areas. France implements this directive through national regulations, and plants of this scale typically employ biological treatment processes to meet effluent quality standards. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge limits. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the surrounding watershed, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin. The Loire River flows through central France and empties into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The region's inland location means the plant's effluent influences freshwater ecosystems, making effective treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Torcy, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France, at Avenue des Ferrancins in the industrial zone.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 66,600, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which is part of the Loire River basin, ultimately flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 PE, with potential tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
In France, plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge, to meet national effluent standards derived from the EU UWWTD.
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