Overview
Bordeaux Louis Fargue 2 is a major wastewater treatment plant serving over 370,000 people in Bordeaux, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring high environmental standards.
Bordeaux Louis Fargue 2 is a key wastewater treatment facility located in the Port de la Lune district of Bordeaux, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. Serving a population of approximately 375,000, it is classified as a large agglomeration under EU regulations, requiring advanced treatment to protect sensitive receiving waters. As a plant of this scale, it is expected to meet the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The plant's designed capacity of 1.00 (likely in cubic meters per day or similar) indicates its substantial infrastructure to handle the wastewater from a major urban center. The treated effluent is discharged into the Garonne River, which flows through Bordeaux and eventually into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's operations are critical for maintaining water quality in the Garonne and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Garonne River, which flows through Bordeaux and merges with the Dordogne to form the Gironde estuary, the largest estuary in Europe. This estuary is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a critical habitat for migratory fish such as salmon and sturgeon. The Gironde ultimately drains into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
Frequently asked questions
Bordeaux Louis Fargue 2 is located in the Port de la Lune district of Bordeaux, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France.
The plant serves approximately 374,952 people, making it a large agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Garonne River, which flows through Bordeaux and into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
As a large agglomeration serving over 150,000 people, the plant is required to meet the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates tertiary treatment for discharges into sensitive areas to protect water quality.
In France, plants of this scale typically employ advanced biological treatment with nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to comply with EU standards, especially when discharging into sensitive water bodies like the Garonne River.
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