Overview
Goyave bourg wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Goyave in Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. It treats wastewater from a population of approximately 5,900 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
Goyave bourg is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Goyave on the island of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, a French overseas department in the Caribbean. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,900 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. As part of France's national wastewater infrastructure, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge. Plants of this scale in Guadeloupe typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet EU standards. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating a modest facility sized for the local population. Given its location on a tropical island, the plant must manage seasonal variations in flow from tourism and rainfall. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means treated effluent likely discharges into a river or directly into the Caribbean Sea. Guadeloupe's coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment is essential to protect these habitats and maintain water quality for recreation and fisheries.
Environmental context
Goyave bourg discharges into the local watershed on Basse-Terre Island, which drains into the Caribbean Sea. The island's rivers are short and steep, carrying runoff from the volcanic interior to coastal zones. The receiving waters support ecologically sensitive marine habitats, including fringing coral reefs and seagrass beds that provide nursery grounds for fish and protect shorelines. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms, threatening these ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
Goyave bourg is located in the commune of Goyave on the island of Basse-Terre in Guadeloupe, a French overseas department in the Caribbean. Its address is Goyave, Basse-Terre, Guadeloupe, 97128, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,900 residents of Goyave and surrounding areas. This population size classifies it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant likely discharges treated effluent into a local river or stream that flows into the Caribbean Sea. Given its coastal proximity, the discharge must meet stringent standards to protect marine ecosystems.
As a French facility, Goyave bourg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. Compliance is enforced by French authorities.
For small agglomerations in Guadeloupe, secondary biological treatment (such as activated sludge or trickling filters) is standard to meet EU requirements. This reduces organic matter and nutrients before discharge into sensitive coastal waters.
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