Overview
BOURGUEIL Les Coursannes is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serving approximately 4,500 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, ultimately flowing toward the Loi
BOURGUEIL Les Coursannes is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 4,500, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which requires secondary treatment as a baseline and tertiary or advanced treatment for sensitive areas. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely employs processes such as nutrient removal or disinfection to meet stringent effluent standards. The designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day aligns with the population served, indicating adequate infrastructure for current demand. The treated wastewater discharges into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire flows westward through the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its biodiversity and vineyards, before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this ecologically and culturally significant river system from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which feeds into the Loire River. The Loire flows through the Loire Valley, a region of high ecological value supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The river ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's advanced treatment crucial for minimizing nutrient loads and protecting downstream estuarine and marine environments.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Nicolas-de-Bourgueil, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, near the town of Bourgueil.
The plant serves approximately 4,500 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As an advanced treatment plant serving a population under 10,000, it meets the EU directive's requirements for sensitive areas, ensuring high-quality effluent to protect the Loire River ecosystem.
In France, plants of this scale typically provide secondary treatment as a minimum, but advanced treatment is common in sensitive areas like the Loire Valley to meet nutrient removal standards.
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