Overview
AIFFRES BOURG wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Aiffres in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,365 residents, discharging into the local watershed.
AIFFRES BOURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Aiffres, a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of around 6,365 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. 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. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality and ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Sèvre Niortaise river and then into the Bay of Biscay. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from AIFFRES BOURG enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Sèvre Niortaise river. This river is a key tributary of the Bay of Biscay, supporting a variety of freshwater and estuarine species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with wetlands and riparian habitats that benefit from maintained water quality.
Frequently asked questions
AIFFRES BOURG is located in Aiffres, a commune in the Deux-Sèvres department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its address is Rue de la Digue, Aux Trois Fontaines, Saint-Maurice, Aiffres.
The plant serves approximately 6,365 residents, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU and French wastewater regulations.
Treated effluent from AIFFRES BOURG is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Sèvre Niortaise river and eventually reaches the Bay of Biscay.
As a French plant, AIFFRES BOURG operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 2,000-10,000 population equivalent must provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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