Overview
CASE PILOTE MANIBA wastewater treatment plant serves Case-Pilote, Martinique, with a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units. It supports a population of 7,333 and is located within 50 km of the coast.
CASE PILOTE MANIBA is a wastewater treatment plant located in Case-Pilote, a commune in the Saint-Pierre arrondissement of Martinique, an overseas region of France. The plant serves a population of 7,333 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 volume units, reflecting its role in managing municipal wastewater for this coastal community. As a facility in a French overseas department, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the discharge enters sensitive areas, which is relevant given the plant's proximity to the Caribbean Sea. The treated effluent from CASE PILOTE MANIBA is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Caribbean Sea. This coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting water quality and ecosystem health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea via local streams and coastal runoff. The surrounding watershed includes tropical forests and agricultural areas, with the sea supporting coral reefs, seagrass beds, and fisheries. Effective treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect marine biodiversity in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
CASE PILOTE MANIBA is located at 363 Rue Victor M'Quiby, Case-Pilote, in the Saint-Pierre arrondissement of Martinique, an overseas region of France.
The plant serves a population of 7,333 people in the Case-Pilote area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Caribbean Sea. The plant's coastal location requires careful management to protect marine ecosystems.
As a facility in a French overseas department, the plant falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU directive, agglomerations of this size typically require secondary treatment. Given the coastal discharge, additional nutrient removal may be needed to protect the Caribbean Sea's sensitive marine environment.
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