Overview
CERANS FOULLETOURTE wastewater treatment plant serves Cérans-Foulletourte, France, with secondary treatment for a population of 1,250. It discharges 223 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day.
The CERANS FOULLETOURTE wastewater treatment plant is located in Cérans-Foulletourte, a commune in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. It serves a population of approximately 1,250 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. It has a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 223 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, which ultimately drains into the Sarthe River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecosystem services. The plant's operation helps protect downstream water quality in this sensitive river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a local stream that flows into the Sarthe River, part of the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and migratory fish species. The region's agricultural landscape relies on clean water for irrigation and livestock, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining ecological balance and preventing eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 31, Foulletourte, Bellevue, Cérans-Foulletourte, in the Sarthe department of the Pays de la Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,250 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that flows into the Sarthe River, a tributary of the Loire River. The plant provides secondary treatment before discharge.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is standard under the EU directive. The plant's designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day provides flexibility for future growth.
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