Overview
Verneuil L Etang wastewater treatment plant serves Verneuil-l'Étang, France, with secondary treatment for a population of 2,010. It discharges 358.58 m³/day of treated effluent.
The Verneuil L Etang wastewater treatment plant is located in Verneuil-l'Étang, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. The facility provides secondary treatment for a population of approximately 2,010, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a secondary treatment plant, it meets the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for inland freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The plant has a designed capacity of 2,900 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 358.58 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Seine River basin, ultimately reaching the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is a critical water resource for the Île-de-France region. Proper treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel. This watershed supports a variety of fish species, including migratory salmonids, and provides drinking water for millions. Effective secondary treatment reduces organic pollutants and suspended solids, safeguarding aquatic life and recreational uses downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Verneuil-l'Étang, a commune in the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France, near the D47 road.
The plant serves a population of approximately 2,010 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Seine River basin, ultimately reaching the English Channel.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for inland discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is mandatory for freshwater discharges.
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