Overview
Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine wastewater treatment plant serves 1,288 people in Seine-et-Marne, France. It provides advanced treatment and discharges 229.78 m³/day, with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine, within the Seine-et-Marne department of north-central France. This facility serves a population of approximately 1,288 residents, reflecting its role as a small municipal treatment plant in the Île-de-France region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an average daily discharge of 229.78 m³, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately contributing to the Seine River basin. The Seine River flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and serving as a critical water resource for the region. Advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Seine River basin, which drains into the English Channel via the Seine estuary. The Seine supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to maintain water quality in this densely populated and agriculturally influenced watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin de Halage, La Celle-sur-Seine, in the commune of Vernou-la-Celle-sur-Seine, Seine-et-Marne, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,288 people, making it a small municipal facility.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Seine River basin, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel. Advanced treatment helps protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems in this important watershed.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements.
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