Overview
AUBUSSON wastewater treatment plant in Aubusson, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, provides advanced treatment for a population of 2,632. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the Creuse River basin.
The AUBUSSON wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Aubusson in the Creuse department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Designed to handle a capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, it treats wastewater from approximately 2,632 residents, reflecting its role as a small-scale municipal facility. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), French agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment, but AUBUSSON goes beyond with advanced treatment, indicating a commitment to environmental protection. Treated effluent is released into the local water system, which flows into the Creuse River, a tributary of the Vienne and ultimately the Loire River. This contributes to the ecological health of the Loire basin, supporting aquatic life and downstream water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Creuse River watershed, part of the larger Loire River basin. The Creuse River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is important for regional biodiversity. Downstream, the Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's advanced treatment crucial for reducing nutrient and pollutant loads in this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The AUBUSSON plant is located at 29 b, Rue Madeleine, Le Got Barbat, Aubusson, Creuse, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,632 residents in the Aubusson area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water system, which flows into the Creuse River, a tributary of the Vienne and ultimately the Loire River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's requirement of secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For small agglomerations like Aubusson, secondary treatment is mandatory, but the plant's advanced treatment demonstrates a higher standard of environmental protection.
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