VAGNEY LE SYNDICAT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Le Syndicat, Grand Est, France

VAGNEY LE SYNDICAT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Le Syndicat, a commune in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of 2,310 and has a designed capacity of 4,800 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 412.10 m³/day. It is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. As an advanced treatment facility, VAGNEY LE SYNDICAT goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (2,310 population equivalent), the directive requires secondary treatment, but the plant's advanced level indicates it operates in a sensitive area or meets higher local standards. The plant is part of France's extensive wastewater infrastructure, managed by local authorities. The treated effluent from VAGNEY LE SYNDICAT is discharged into a local watercourse that eventually flows into the Moselle River, a major tributary of the Rhine. The Rhine basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water resource for the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the broader Rhine ecosystem.

The plant discharges into a local stream that feeds into the Moselle River, which flows through the Grand Est region before joining the Rhine River. The Rhine basin is a critical ecological corridor, supporting diverse fish species, migratory birds, and riparian habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and maintaining the ecological balance of the Moselle and Rhine rivers.