Overview
BOURBON L ARCHAMBAULT wastewater treatment plant in Bourbon-l'Archambault, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serves 2,500 people with advanced treatment and a designed capacity of 4,235 m³/day.
The BOURBON L ARCHAMBAULT wastewater treatment plant is located in Bourbon-l'Archambault, a commune in the Allier department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,500 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its operations are part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU directive for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,235 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 446 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variations. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent, reducing environmental impact on receiving waters. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin, one of France's major river systems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's water bodies. As part of the French regulatory framework, the facility complies with national standards derived from the EU directive, ensuring sustainable water management.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, protecting downstream water quality and the sensitive ecosystems of the Loire estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Bourbon-l'Archambault, in the Allier department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,500 people, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of purification than secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin, helping to protect the Loire and its tributaries from pollution.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements.
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