AVORD Chemin des terrieux Wastewater Treatment Plant, Avord, Centre-Val de Loire

AVORD Chemin des terrieux is a wastewater treatment plant located in Avord, a commune in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of 1,981 and is part of the municipal infrastructure managed by the local authority. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU directive for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 3,500 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 353.41 cubic meters per day, the plant has ample capacity to handle current loads. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the ecological health of the Loire basin.

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 into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory fish species. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the overall health of the Loire basin and its downstream environments.