CHATILLON SUR INDRE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Châtillon-sur-Indre, Centre-Val de Loire

The CHATILLON SUR INDRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Châtillon-sur-Indre, a commune in the Indre department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,653 residents and is designed with a capacity of 3,150 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 294.89 cubic meters per day. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. This treatment level is appropriate for the population served and aligns with French standards for sensitive areas. The plant's discharge contributes to the protection of the Indre River, a tributary of the Loire River, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving water body is the Indre River, part of the Loire basin. The Loire River is one of France's longest rivers and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in the Indre and downstream environments, reducing nutrient loading and protecting biodiversity in the Loire estuary.

The plant discharges into the Indre River, a tributary of the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at this plant helps minimize nutrient pollution, protecting the river's ecological health and downstream coastal waters.