Overview
CHATEAUNEUF SUR LOIRE wastewater treatment plant serves Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, France, with a population of 8,244. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for inland discharge.
The CHATEAUNEUF SUR LOIRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, a commune in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population of approximately 8,244 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and its treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed. As a facility in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The plant's capacity and operational status align with typical infrastructure for a town of this scale. The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Loire River, one of France's major waterways, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive river system, contributing to the overall health of the downstream environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire is a vital freshwater ecosystem supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river, preventing nutrient pollution and protecting downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Châteauneuf-sur-Loire, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, along the Promenade de l'Herbe Verte.
The plant serves a population of 8,244 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately flows into the Loire River and then to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, involving biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, as required by the EU directive.
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