Overview
BRUFFIERE La Boulardiere is an advanced wastewater treatment plant serving La Bruffière, France. It treats wastewater for about 2,133 people with a design capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
BRUFFIERE La Boulardiere is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in La Bruffière, in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,133 and has a design capacity of 3,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 380.52 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, exceeding the secondary treatment requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This ensures high-quality effluent that meets stringent environmental standards. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Loire River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and supporting aquatic ecosystems in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The downstream environment supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects sensitive habitats in the estuary and coastal zone.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at La Boulardière, in the commune of La Bruffière, in the Vendée department of the Pays de la Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 2,133 people.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³ per day and treats an average daily volume of about 380.52 m³.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the secondary treatment standard, ensuring high effluent quality.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course.
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