Overview
Fort-de-France Lot Les Everglades is a secondary treatment plant serving 500 people in Martinique. It discharges 89.20 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Fort-de-France Lot Les Everglades is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Résidence Les Everglades area of Fort-de-France, Martinique. The plant serves a small population of 500 residents and has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 89.20 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. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge. The plant is situated within 10 km of the coast, discharging treated effluent into the Caribbean Sea. The surrounding watershed includes coastal streams and bays that support marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and seagrass beds. Proper treatment is essential to protect these sensitive habitats from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea near Fort-de-France Bay, a coastal area that supports diverse marine life including coral reefs and mangroves. The bay receives runoff from the surrounding hills and urban areas, making nutrient management critical to prevent eutrophication and protect downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Résidence Les Everglades in Fort-de-France, Martinique, 97234, France.
The plant serves a population of 500 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Caribbean Sea near Fort-de-France Bay, 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 small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 89.20 m³/day.
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