VITTEL CONTREXEVILLE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Remimont, Grand Est

The VITTEL CONTREXEVILLE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Remimont, in the Vosges department of the Grand Est region, France. It serves a population of approximately 15,025, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are governed by French national water law transposing EU directives. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000 are required to have secondary treatment as a minimum. For plants in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with discharge standards. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Meuse or Moselle river basins, contributing to the Rhine watershed. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities. Its location in the Vosges foothills means it serves a mix of urban and rural areas, with potential impacts on local streams and groundwater.

The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Meuse or Moselle river systems, part of the larger Rhine basin. These waters flow through the Grand Est region before reaching the North Sea. The Vosges area is ecologically sensitive, with diverse aquatic habitats supporting species such as trout and other freshwater fauna. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in these sensitive headwater streams.