Overview
Villeneuve-sur-Yonne wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 5,784 people in Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, ultimately contributing to the Seine River basin.
The Villeneuve-sur-Yonne wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, within the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of about 5,784 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet regulatory standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Yonne River, a major tributary of the Seine. This contributes to the Seine basin, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel. The local watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yonne River, which flows into the Seine River and ultimately reaches the English Channel. The Seine basin is a densely populated and agriculturally intensive region, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication downstream. The plant's treatment helps protect the river's ecological health and supports biodiversity in the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Les Sables Rouges, Villeneuve-sur-Yonne, in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,784 residents of Villeneuve-sur-Yonne and surrounding areas.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Yonne River, which flows into the Seine River and eventually reaches the English Channel.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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