Overview
TOUL wastewater treatment plant serves the city of Toul in Grand Est, France. It handles a population equivalent of approximately 11,900 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TOUL wastewater treatment plant is located in Toul, a commune in the Meurthe-et-Moselle department of the Grand Est region in northeastern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 11,900, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French plant, TOUL operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect the environment. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor in Europe, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for millions. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in this transboundary river system.
Environmental context
The TOUL plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows through France, Luxembourg, and Germany before joining the Rhine. The Rhine is one of Europe's most important rivers, supporting diverse ecosystems and serving as a key migratory route for fish species such as salmon and eel. The plant's treatment performance directly affects water quality in this sensitive transboundary watershed, where nutrient pollution and chemical contaminants are managed under the EU Water Framework Directive.
Frequently asked questions
The TOUL plant is located at 576, Route de Villey-Saint-Étienne, in the Croix de Metz area of Toul, Meurthe-et-Moselle, Grand Est, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 11,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges into the Moselle River basin, which flows into the Rhine. By treating wastewater, it helps protect water quality in these important European rivers.
As a French plant serving about 11,900 people, TOUL falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect receiving waters.
In France, plants serving around 12,000 people typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards for organic matter and nutrient removal before discharge.
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