Overview
MARIN SAINTE ANNE wastewater treatment plant serves Le Marin, Martinique, with a designed capacity of 1.00 and a population of 7,692. It operates under French and EU regulations for small agglomerations.
MARIN SAINTE ANNE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Marin, Martinique, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 7,692 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, placing it in the small agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into coastal waters. Martinique's regulatory framework aligns with French national standards, ensuring compliance with European environmental norms. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Caribbean Sea via local waterways, given its coastal proximity. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse coral reefs and seagrass beds, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Proper treatment is essential to protect these ecosystems and maintain water quality for tourism and fisheries.
Environmental context
The plant is located within 50 km of the coast in Martinique, an island in the Caribbean Sea. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Atlantic Ocean via local streams or directly into coastal waters. The downstream environment includes coral reefs and mangrove ecosystems that are sensitive to nutrient enrichment and require effective treatment to prevent eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Boulevard Allègre, Mondésir, Le Marin, Martinique, 97290, France, on the southern coast of the island.
The plant serves a population of approximately 7,692 people in the Le Marin area.
Given its coastal proximity, treated wastewater is likely discharged into the Caribbean Sea, either directly or via local watercourses, after undergoing required treatment.
As a French facility in an EU overseas department, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging to coastal waters.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, especially if discharging into sensitive areas or coastal waters.
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