Overview
CHANTONNAY rue de la Poirasse is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Chantonnay, Pays de la Loire, France, serving approximately 10,350 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
CHANTONNAY rue de la Poirasse is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Chantonnay, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, western France. The plant serves a population of around 10,350, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the local watershed, contributing to the Vendée river system and eventually the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is characterized by agricultural landscapes and small rivers, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting local water quality and aquatic habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vendée river basin, which flows into the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. This watershed supports diverse freshwater and estuarine ecosystems, including fish spawning grounds and migratory bird habitats. Effective treatment helps maintain water quality in downstream rivers and coastal areas.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de la Poirasse, Chantonnay, in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 10,350 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vendée river system and eventually reaches the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are generally required to have secondary treatment, which involves biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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