ROBERT POINTE LYNCH Wastewater Treatment Plant, Le Robert, Martinique

ROBERT POINTE LYNCH is a wastewater treatment plant located in Le Robert, on the island of Martinique, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a population of 3,935, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for discharges into coastal waters. With a designed capacity of 1,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 702 m³/day, the plant operates below its design capacity. Treated effluent is discharged into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Le Robert. The surrounding marine environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local fisheries and tourism. As a coastal facility, the plant's discharge is subject to stringent regulations to protect water quality and marine ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near Le Robert, Martinique. The coastal waters in this region are ecologically sensitive, supporting coral reefs, seagrass beds, and diverse marine species. The discharge must comply with French and EU standards to minimize nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect marine habitats and water quality.