Overview
Avrillé Route de l'Eraudière is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 2,300 people in Avrillé, Pays de la Loire, France. It discharges treated water near the Atlantic coast.
The Avrillé Route de l'Eraudière wastewater treatment plant is located in Avrillé, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,300 and operates with advanced treatment technology, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a facility in France, the plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. With a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day and an average daily flow of 410 cubic meters, the plant is well-sized for its service area. The plant's discharge enters the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Vendée coastal region. The proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means the treated effluent contributes to the health of coastal ecosystems, including estuaries and marine habitats that support diverse aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that flows toward the Atlantic Ocean near the Vendée coast. This coastal area supports diverse marine life and is part of a region known for its ecological sensitivity. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and the health of nearby estuaries and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 15 Rue de l'Éraudière in Avrillé, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,300 people in the Avrillé area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows toward the Atlantic Ocean near the Vendée coast.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment levels based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents typically require secondary treatment, but this plant employs advanced treatment, exceeding the minimum requirements.
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