Overview
Fort-de-France Residence Zamana is a secondary treatment plant serving 150 people in Martinique. It discharges 26.76 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
Fort-de-France Residence Zamana is a wastewater treatment plant located in the Balata district of Fort-de-France, Martinique. The facility serves a small population of 150 residents, reflecting its role as a local-scale treatment solution within the urban area of the island's capital. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment stage required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Although the designed capacity is 100 m³/day, the current discharge volume is 26.76 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. The facility is situated within 10 km of the coast, highlighting the importance of effective treatment to protect marine waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Caribbean Sea. Martinique's coastal ecosystems include coral reefs and seagrass beds that are sensitive to nutrient loading. Proper secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollutants and supports the ecological health of the surrounding marine environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea via local streams and runoff from the Fort-de-France area. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and mangroves, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Effective treatment is essential to prevent eutrophication and protect the island's marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route de Balata, Lotissement Hibiscus, in the Balata district of Fort-de-France, Martinique.
The plant serves a population of 150 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility for a local residential area.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Caribbean Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) necessitates effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological treatment required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
As a French facility in Martinique, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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