Overview
BALBIGNY LE PORT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Balbigny, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It serves approximately 4,031 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
BALBIGNY LE PORT is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Balbigny, a commune in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of about 4,031 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 719.12 m³/day. It is situated inland, more than 50 km from the coast. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a facility in France, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's advanced treatment level likely helps meet stringent discharge standards for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats and supporting the ecological integrity of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de Thuinon, Balbigny, in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 4,031 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent EU standards.
As a French plant serving over 2,000 people, it falls under the EU UWWTD, which mandates appropriate treatment. Its advanced treatment likely addresses sensitive area requirements.
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