Overview
TOURCOING NEUVILLE EN FERRAIN wastewater treatment plant serves Roncq in Hauts-de-France, France. It treats wastewater from a population of 72,300 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The TOURCOING NEUVILLE EN FERRAIN wastewater treatment plant is located in Roncq, near Lille in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France. It serves a population of approximately 72,300 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant serving over 10,000 population equivalent, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC. This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the North Sea via the Lys and Scheldt rivers. The region's water bodies support diverse aquatic life and are important for both ecological balance and human use, including agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water network, flowing into the Lys River, a tributary of the Scheldt, which empties into the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is ecologically significant, supporting migratory fish and bird populations. The Hauts-de-France region has several sensitive water bodies where nutrient removal may be required to prevent eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Roncq, near Lille, in the Hauts-de-France region of northern France.
The plant serves approximately 72,300 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Lys River and eventually the Scheldt River, reaching the North Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
Plants of this scale in France typically provide secondary treatment (biological) as a minimum, and may include tertiary treatment such as nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive water bodies.
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