WEYERSHEIM nouvelle, Weyersheim

Overview

WEYERSHEIM nouvelle wastewater treatment plant serves Weyersheim in Grand Est, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 23,000 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

WEYERSHEIM nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant located in Weyersheim, a commune in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into local water bodies that ultimately drain into the Rhine River basin. The Rhine is a major European waterway that flows through Germany and the Netherlands into the North Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Rhine basin and the downstream aquatic ecosystems.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Rhine River basin, which flows through several countries before reaching the North Sea. The Rhine supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

Frequently asked questions

WEYERSHEIM nouvelle is located at D 94, Weyersheim, in the Bas-Rhin department of the Grand Est region, France.

The plant serves approximately 23,000 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into local water bodies that are part of the Rhine River basin, ultimately flowing into the North Sea.

As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which sets treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.

Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.