VRIGNE AUX BOIS, Vivier-au-Court

Overview

VRIGNE AUX BOIS wastewater treatment plant serves Vivier-au-Court in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 7,879 people under EU regulatory standards.

The VRIGNE AUX BOIS wastewater treatment plant is located in Vrigne-aux-Bois, near Vivier-au-Court in the Grand Est region of France. It serves a population of approximately 7,879 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union classification. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, which is common in the region. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows through France, Belgium, and the Netherlands before reaching the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting the ecological health of the Meuse catchment.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which is part of the Meuse River basin. The Meuse flows northward through the Ardennes region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and industry. Downstream, the river passes through urban and industrial areas before reaching the North Sea via the Rhine-Meuse-Scheldt delta. Protecting water quality in this basin is critical for maintaining biodiversity and meeting EU Water Framework Directive objectives.

Frequently asked questions

The VRIGNE AUX BOIS plant is located in Vrigne-aux-Bois, near Vivier-au-Court in the Grand Est region of France.

The plant serves approximately 7,879 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Meuse River basin and eventually reaches the North Sea.

As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 7,000-8,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.