Overview
Aubigné-Racan La Pature des Perriches is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Aubigné-Racan, Pays de la Loire, France. It serves a population of 1,219 with a designed capacity of 2,200 m³/day.
Aubigné-Racan La Pature des Perriches is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Aubigné-Racan, within the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,219 residents and has a designed capacity of 2,200 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 217.47 cubic meters per day. As a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuarine environments. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting downstream water bodies. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire River is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean, and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the region, contributing to the ecological health of the Loire basin and its associated wetlands and estuaries.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin, one of France's largest and most ecologically significant river systems. The Loire River flows westward through the Pays de la Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats and the Loire estuary, which is an important area for birdlife and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Aubigné-Racan, a commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region in northwestern France. The address is Route de Varennes, La Fuie, La Cour, Aubigné-Racan.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,219 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.
The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge.
The plant discharges into the local watershed that drains into the Loire River basin. By treating wastewater to an advanced level, it helps protect the Loire River and its downstream estuary from nutrient pollution.
As a French plant serving fewer than 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater. The advanced treatment level exceeds the minimum secondary treatment requirement.
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