Overview
URVILLERS02 is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Urvillers, Hauts-de-France, France, serving approximately 1,667 people with a design capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
URVILLERS02 is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Urvillers, a commune in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population of around 1,667 and has a design capacity of 4,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 297.39 m³/day. As a secondary treatment facility, URVILLERS02 meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for populations between 2,000 and 10,000 in normal areas, and France implements this through national regulations. The plant's capacity utilization is low, indicating ample headroom for future growth. The treated effluent from URVILLERS02 is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Somme River basin. The Somme River flows into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecological services in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting local water quality and the downstream environment.
Environmental context
URVILLERS02 discharges into the Somme River basin, which flows into the English Channel. The Somme River supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect the ecological health of the downstream water bodies.
Frequently asked questions
URVILLERS02 is located at Chemin de la Marnière, Zone Artisanale Le Cloé, Urvillers, in the Aisne department of Hauts-de-France, France.
URVILLERS02 serves approximately 1,667 people in the Urvillers area.
The treated effluent from URVILLERS02 is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Somme River basin, ultimately flowing into the English Channel.
URVILLERS02 provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of its size.
The plant has a design capacity of 4,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 297.39 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity.
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