Overview
VOULX wastewater treatment plant in Voulx, Île-de-France, France, provides advanced treatment for a population of 1,660, with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 296.14 m³/day.
The VOULX wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Voulx, within the Seine-et-Marne department of the Île-de-France region, France. It serves a population of approximately 1,660 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the regional water management infrastructure. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the minimum secondary treatment 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 296.14 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated effluent from VOULX is discharged into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Seine River basin, which flows through Paris and into the English Channel. The Seine basin supports diverse aquatic life and is a critical water resource for the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and contributes to the overall health of the Seine watershed.
Environmental context
The VOULX plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Seine River basin. The Seine flows northwest through the Paris region and eventually reaches the English Channel, supporting a variety of fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is ecologically sensitive due to urban and agricultural pressures, and advanced treatment at plants like VOULX helps reduce nutrient loads and protect water quality in the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The VOULX plant is located at Rue Pasteur, Richebourg, in the commune of Voulx, Seine-et-Marne, Île-de-France, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,660 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for plants of this size.
The designed capacity is 3,000 m³ per day, with an average daily discharge of 296.14 m³, indicating significant spare capacity.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment. The advanced treatment level ensures compliance with sensitive area requirements in the Seine basin.
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