Overview
Brette-les-Pins wastewater treatment plant in Pays de la Loire, France, provides secondary treatment for a population of 983. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
The Brette-les-Pins wastewater treatment plant, located at Impasse des Primevères in the commune of Brette-les-Pins, serves the local community in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, France. With a population equivalent of 983, this facility is classified as a small agglomeration under French regulations. The plant operates with secondary treatment, meeting the standard required by the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 2,233 cubic meters per day and currently treats an average daily volume of 175 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Sarthe River, a tributary of the Loire River. This contributes to the protection of the Loire basin, a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local hydrographic network that feeds the Sarthe River, part of the larger Loire River basin. The Loire is one of Europe's last wild rivers, supporting diverse ecosystems including migratory fish like Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Impasse des Primevères, Le Joubardier, Brette-les-Pins, in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 983 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Sarthe River, a tributary of the Loire River.
The plant provides secondary treatment, meeting the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requirements for small agglomerations.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,233 cubic meters per day, with an average daily flow of 175 cubic meters, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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