Capesterre-Belle-Eau Nouveau STEU du Bourg Wastewater Treatment Plant, Guadeloupe

Capesterre-Belle-Eau Nouveau STEU du Bourg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Capesterre-Belle-Eau, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of 5,150 and is situated near the coast on the island of Basse-Terre. It plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for this Caribbean community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 24,000 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 918.75 m³/day, the plant has significant spare capacity to accommodate future growth. As a French facility, it operates under national regulations transposing EU directives, ensuring high environmental standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Caribbean Sea. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, making proper treatment essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard these sensitive habitats.

The plant discharges into the local watershed on Basse-Terre Island, which flows into the Caribbean Sea. This coastal region supports ecologically sensitive marine habitats, including coral reefs and seagrass meadows, which are vulnerable to nutrient enrichment and pollution. Advanced treatment helps minimize impacts on these ecosystems and maintains water quality for recreational use and biodiversity.