ARGENTON SUR CREUSE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Argenton-sur-Creuse, France

The ARGENTON SUR CREUSE wastewater treatment plant is located in Argenton-sur-Creuse, a commune in the Indre department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of around 12,956, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. 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 more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the Creuse River, a tributary of the Vienne River, which flows into the Loire River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Creuse River's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Creuse River, which flows into the Vienne River and then the Loire River, one of France's major rivers, before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Creuse River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a watershed that includes ecologically sensitive areas. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this river system.