Vinneuf Wastewater Treatment Plant, Vinneuf, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France

The Vinneuf wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Vinneuf, in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of approximately 4,067 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant operates under the framework of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, going beyond the secondary treatment typically required for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 2,100 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 725.55 m³/day. This advanced treatment likely includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive receiving waters, as is common in many French regions. The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Seine River basin. The Seine flows through Paris and into the English Channel, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and protect downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the larger Seine River basin. The Seine flows northward through the Paris region and into the English Channel, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The advanced treatment at Vinneuf helps minimize nutrient pollution, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in downstream rivers and coastal zones.