Overview
Ambazac wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Ambazac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,460 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Ambazac wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Ambazac, within the Haute-Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Situated near Rue Alphonse Daudet, the facility serves a population of about 8,460 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures that the facility meets appropriate standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the region's rivers.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local stream network that feeds the Vienne River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is one of France's largest watersheds, supporting rich biodiversity including migratory fish species. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, which flows through agricultural and forested landscapes before reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ambazac, Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, near Rue Alphonse Daudet.
The plant serves approximately 8,460 residents of Ambazac and surrounding areas.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local stream network, which flows into the Vienne River and eventually the Loire River.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which removes organic matter and suspended solids.
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