Overview
BOURGES Saint sulpice wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 136,000 people in Bourges, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of thi
BOURGES Saint sulpice is a wastewater treatment plant located in Bourges, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 136,000, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. It is situated inland, near the Yèvre River, which flows through the city. As a French facility serving over 100,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for all discharges from agglomerations of this size, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring compliance with national and European water quality regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Yèvre River, a tributary of the Cher River, which eventually joins the Loire River. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Yèvre and downstream ecosystems, supporting aquatic life and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Yèvre River, which flows into the Cher River and then the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic species and migratory fish. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed, reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could impact downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
BOURGES Saint sulpice is located in Bourges, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant is situated near the Yèvre River, which flows through the city.
The plant serves approximately 136,000 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Yèvre River, a tributary of the Cher River, which flows into the Loire River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant serving over 100,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and potentially tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive mandates secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those affecting nutrient-sensitive water bodies, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal is also required.
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