AIX D ANGILLON Les La Tendree Wastewater Treatment Plant, Les Aix-d'Angillon, Centre-Val de Loire

AIX D ANGILLON Les La Tendree is a wastewater treatment facility located in Les Aix-d'Angillon, a commune in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of 1,587 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 283.12 cubic meters per day. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), France requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size, and advanced treatment is typical for sensitive areas. The plant's discharge volume indicates it operates well below its designed capacity, suggesting room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Cher River and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Cher River basin, a tributary of the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory fish. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting the river from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for downstream communities and habitats.