Overview
ROBERT MOULIN A VENT secondary wastewater treatment plant serves Le Robert, Martinique. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,333 people with a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and discharges 951.40 m³/day.
ROBERT MOULIN A VENT is a secondary wastewater treatment plant located in Le Robert, Martinique, an overseas department of France in the Caribbean. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,333 people and has a designed capacity of 3,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 951.40 cubic meters per day. As a French overseas territory, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's secondary treatment level meets the directive's standards for discharge into sensitive areas, ensuring compliance with European environmental regulations. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea, near the island's eastern coast. Martinique's marine environment supports diverse aquatic life, including coral reefs and seagrass beds, making proper wastewater treatment critical for preserving local biodiversity and water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Caribbean Sea near Le Robert, on the eastern coast of Martinique. The coastal waters are part of a sensitive marine ecosystem that supports coral reefs, seagrass beds, and diverse fish populations. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect the ecological health of the surrounding waters, which are important for local fisheries and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Le Robert, Martinique, an overseas department of France in the Caribbean. Its address is Lotissement Emeraude Caraibe, Le Robert, La Trinité, Martinique, 97231, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,333 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the coastal waters of the Caribbean Sea near Le Robert. As a coastal plant, it must meet stringent discharge standards to protect the marine environment.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. Martinique's coastal waters are designated as sensitive areas, requiring advanced treatment to prevent eutrophication.
For agglomerations of this size, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, often with nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas. The EU directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and many plants incorporate additional steps to meet local water quality goals.
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