Overview
Fort de France Residence les Cyclades is a secondary treatment plant in Fort-de-France, Martinique, serving 600 people. It discharges 107.04 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
FORT DE FRANCE Residence les Cyclades is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Fort-de-France, Martinique, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a small population of 600 residents and operates with secondary treatment, which is the standard for communities of this size under French regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 600 m³/day and currently discharges 107.04 m³/day of treated effluent. As a facility in a French overseas territory, it falls under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations above 2,000 population equivalent. Although this plant serves fewer than 2,000 people, it still meets secondary treatment standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local environment near the Caribbean Sea. Martinique's coastal waters support diverse marine ecosystems, including coral reefs and mangroves. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge can directly influence nearshore water quality and marine life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea near Fort-de-France Bay, a semi-enclosed coastal area that receives runoff from the island's rivers. The bay supports seagrass beds and coral reefs, which are sensitive to nutrient loading and pollutants. Martinique's coastal waters are part of the wider Caribbean ecosystem, home to endangered species such as sea turtles and marine mammals. Proper treatment is essential to protect these habitats from eutrophication and contamination.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Allée du Prunier, Fort-de-France, Martinique, 97233, France, on the Caribbean island of Martinique.
The plant serves approximately 600 residents in the Fort-de-France area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local environment near the Caribbean coast, with a daily discharge volume of about 107 m³.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard for small communities under French and EU regulations.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 PE. Although serving fewer than 2,000, the plant meets secondary standards.
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