Overview
Châtellerault La Désirée wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 63,740 people in Châtellerault, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Châtellerault La Désirée wastewater treatment plant is located in Châtellerault, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It serves a population of approximately 63,740, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. 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. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's specific treatment processes and capacity are managed by the local municipal authority. The treated effluent is discharged into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Vienne River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Vienne River, which flows into the Loire River, one of France's longest rivers, before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Vienne River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, with floodplain wetlands that help regulate water flow and maintain biodiversity. The plant's operations help protect these downstream environments from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Châtellerault, in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its address is Chemin Fernand Vercher, Faubourg Sainte-Catherine, Châteauneuf, Châtellerault.
The plant serves approximately 63,740 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Vienne River, which flows into the Loire River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving agglomerations of this scale are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. In sensitive areas, additional nutrient removal may be mandated.
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