Overview
ROBERT COURBARIL wastewater treatment plant serves Le Robert, Martinique. It is located near the coast and serves a population of approximately 5,983.
ROBERT COURBARIL is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Robert, Martinique, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of about 5,983 residents in the area. As a facility in a French overseas territory, it operates under French and European Union environmental regulations. The plant has a designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in thousand cubic meters per day or similar units). French regulations require appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive environments. Given its coastal proximity, the plant likely employs secondary or advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems. The treated effluent from ROBERT COURBARIL discharges into the Caribbean Sea, which surrounds Martinique. The coastal waters support diverse marine life, including coral reefs and seagrass beds. Proper wastewater treatment is crucial to prevent nutrient pollution and protect these sensitive habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Caribbean Sea near Le Robert, Martinique. The coastal waters are part of a tropical marine ecosystem that supports coral reefs, seagrass beds, and diverse fish populations. Nutrient inputs from wastewater can lead to eutrophication and algal blooms, which threaten these sensitive habitats. Effective treatment is essential to maintain water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
ROBERT COURBARIL is located in Le Robert, Martinique, an overseas department of France in the Caribbean.
The plant serves approximately 5,983 people in the Le Robert area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Caribbean Sea near the coast of Le Robert.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for coastal discharges and more advanced treatment if the area is sensitive.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU UWWTD mandates secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive coastal areas like Martinique, additional nutrient removal may be required.
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