Overview
BEAUPREAU wastewater treatment plant serves Beaupréau-en-Mauges in Pays de la Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,340 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BEAUPREAU wastewater treatment plant is located in Beaupréau-en-Mauges, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,340, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. The plant operates within this regulatory framework, ensuring compliance with national and European standards for wastewater treatment before discharge. 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 plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Loire basin and its downstream environments.
Environmental context
The BEAUPREAU plant discharges into the local water system that feeds the Èvre River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire River is the longest river in France and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a rich variety of fish and bird species. The watershed is ecologically sensitive, with areas that serve as important habitats for migratory birds and aquatic life. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this significant river basin.
Frequently asked questions
The BEAUPREAU plant is located in Beaupréau-en-Mauges, in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. The address is Rue des Arts et Métiers, Les Factières, Le Val d'Evre, Beaupréau.
The BEAUPREAU plant serves approximately 7,340 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater from the BEAUPREAU plant is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Èvre River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire River ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The BEAUPREAU plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. French national regulations implement this directive, ensuring compliance with water quality standards.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving populations between 2,000 and 10,000 are typically required to provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. This is in line with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
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