Overview
Azay-le-Rideau Charriere is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving 3,250 people in Azay-le-Rideau, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Loire River basin.
Azay-le-Rideau Charriere is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Azay-le-Rideau, a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of 3,250 and has a designed capacity of 7,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of approximately 580 cubic meters per day. It is situated inland, more than 50 kilometers from the coast. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant's treatment process ensures high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 6, Route de Langeais, Les Rogareaux, Azay-le-Rideau, in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 3,250 people in the commune of Azay-le-Rideau and surrounding areas.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality discharge to protect the receiving environment.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for plants in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population and receiving water sensitivity. Advanced treatment helps meet stringent standards for sensitive areas.
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