Overview
Moule nouvelle STEP du bourg is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Le Moule, Guadeloupe, serving 4,560 people. It discharges 813.50 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
Moule nouvelle STEP du bourg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Le Moule, on the island of Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of 4,560 and has a designed capacity of 12,100 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 813.50 m³/day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. As a French overseas territory, Guadeloupe follows EU environmental directives, ensuring treated effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean or nearby coastal waters. The surrounding watershed supports marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to maintain water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in Le Moule on the eastern coast of Guadeloupe, within the Atlantic Ocean watershed. Treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic, which supports diverse marine life including coral reefs and fish populations. The coastal environment is ecologically sensitive, and proper treatment helps mitigate nutrient pollution that could lead to eutrophication and harm marine habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue des Violettes, in the Guénette area of Le Moule, Guadeloupe, France.
The plant serves a population of 4,560 people in the Le Moule area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Atlantic Ocean or nearby coastal waters, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
As a plant in Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France, it operates under French law which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This directive mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000, and the plant's capacity of 12,100 m³/day aligns with this requirement.
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