Overview
Sainte Anne Ffrench Nouvelle wastewater treatment plant serves Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, with a designed capacity of 1.00. It supports local sanitation infrastructure in this Caribbean island territory.
Sainte Anne Ffrench Nouvelle is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bois Jolan, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,600 residents, contributing to the region's sanitation network. Its designed capacity is 1.00, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a French territory, Guadeloupe adheres to European Union wastewater directives, including the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent, secondary treatment is typically required, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's operational details align with these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Caribbean Sea, given its proximity to the coast (within 50 km). The surrounding watershed supports diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment is essential to safeguard these habitats and maintain the ecological health of Guadeloupe's coastal waters.
Environmental context
The plant is situated near the Caribbean Sea, with treated effluent potentially entering coastal waters. The local watershed drains into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting marine ecosystems such as coral reefs and mangroves. These habitats are sensitive to nutrient loading and require effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bois Jolan, Sainte-Anne, Guadeloupe, an overseas department of France in the Caribbean.
The plant serves approximately 12,600 residents in the Sainte-Anne area.
Given its coastal proximity, treated effluent likely discharges into the Caribbean Sea, following French and EU regulatory standards.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under EU directives, plants serving 10,000-150,000 population equivalent require secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment in sensitive coastal areas.
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