Overview
Les Abymes Lotissement Beltegeuse Besson is a secondary treatment plant serving 300 people in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe. It discharges 53.52 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Les Abymes Lotissement Beltegeuse Besson is a wastewater treatment plant located in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a small population of 300 residents, providing secondary treatment to domestic wastewater from the local community. 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 plant has a designed capacity of 300 m³/day and currently discharges 53.52 m³/day of treated effluent. Its coastal location means it must meet stringent standards to protect marine environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of Guadeloupe, which ultimately flow into the Caribbean Sea. The surrounding marine ecosystem supports diverse aquatic life, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, making proper treatment essential for ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the coastal waters of Guadeloupe, which are part of the Caribbean Sea. This region supports sensitive marine habitats, including coral reefs and seagrass meadows, which are vulnerable to nutrient pollution. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic load and suspended solids, but the proximity to the coast requires careful management to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Cocoyer in Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, near Pointe-a-Pitre. It serves the local community of about 300 residents.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into coastal waters near Les Abymes, which flow into the Caribbean Sea. The plant's coastal location requires compliance with strict environmental standards.
As a French facility in Guadeloupe, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000. For smaller plants like this, secondary treatment is still recommended to protect coastal waters.
For small agglomerations in Guadeloupe, secondary treatment is common, often using technologies like activated sludge or lagoons. The plant's designed capacity of 300 m³/day matches the population served, ensuring adequate treatment for the community.
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