Overview
CHATEAUDUN wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Denis-Lanneray, Châteaudun, in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 18,408 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The CHATEAUDUN wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Denis-Lanneray, near Châteaudun, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population of approximately 18,408 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges treated water into the local watershed, contributing to the protection of the Loire River basin. The receiving water body is part of the Loire basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in maintaining water quality in this ecologically sensitive region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. This watershed supports diverse aquatic habitats and is important for migratory fish species. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The CHATEAUDUN plant is located in Saint-Denis-Lanneray, near Châteaudun, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin, ultimately flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Loire River and its tributaries by treating wastewater before discharge, reducing pollution in the basin.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations over 2,000 people must provide secondary treatment. CHATEAUDUN, serving 18,408 people, complies with this requirement.
In France, plants serving around 18,000 people typically provide secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients, as required by EU directives.
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