Saint Francois bourg, Saint-François

Overview

Saint Francois bourg wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-François, Guadeloupe, with a population equivalent of 12,040. The facility is located within 50 km of the coast and has a designed capacity of 1.00 (units unspecified).

Saint Francois bourg is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-François, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,040 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a facility in a French overseas territory, 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's location near the coast means treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean or a nearby coastal water body. Guadeloupe's aquatic ecosystems include coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment is essential to protect marine biodiversity and support tourism and fishing industries.

Environmental context

Saint Francois bourg is situated on the eastern coast of Grande-Terre, Guadeloupe, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's discharge likely enters coastal waters that support coral reefs, seagrass beds, and mangrove forests. These ecosystems provide critical habitat for marine species and act as natural barriers against storm surges. Nutrient loading from wastewater can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms, threatening local biodiversity and water quality.

Frequently asked questions

Saint Francois bourg is located in Saint-François, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The address is Morne à Cayes, Saint-François, Raisins Clairs, Saint-François, Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe, 97118, France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,040 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant is located within 50 km of the coast, so treated effluent is likely discharged into the Atlantic Ocean or a nearby coastal water body.

As a facility in a French overseas territory, Saint Francois bourg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations with a population equivalent above 10,000.

For agglomerations of this size under EU directives, secondary treatment is typically required. This involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.