Overview
Wallers wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Wallers in Hauts-de-France, France, with a population equivalent of 14,160. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations
The Wallers wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Wallers, within the Valenciennes metropolitan area in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 14,160, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 15,000 discharging into inland waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt flows through northern France and Belgium before reaching the North Sea near Antwerp. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Scheldt River basin, which flows through Hauts-de-France into Belgium and eventually reaches the North Sea. The Scheldt estuary is a vital habitat for migratory birds and supports a range of fish species. The region's industrial and agricultural activities place pressure on water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for protecting downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The Wallers wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Wallers, in the Nord department of Hauts-de-France, France. Its address is Chemin de Saint-Amand à Wallers, Wallers, 59135.
The Wallers plant serves a population equivalent of 14,160, which classifies it as a medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Scheldt River basin. The Scheldt River ultimately reaches the North Sea near Antwerp, Belgium.
As a French wastewater facility, the Wallers plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) for inland discharges. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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