Overview
CHECY wastewater treatment plant serves Sandillon, France, with a population equivalent of 19,794. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring compliance with secondary treatment standards for medium agglomerations.
The CHECY wastewater treatment plant is located in Sandillon, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 19,794, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Loire River, a major watercourse that flows through central France. As a facility in France, CHECY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect the local environment. The treated effluent from CHECY likely discharges into the Loire River, which flows westward through the Loire Valley and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this significant river system, contributing to the health of downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The CHECY plant discharges into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and empties into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The Loire is one of France's longest rivers, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The river's watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for preventing eutrophication and protecting aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The CHECY wastewater treatment plant is located in Sandillon, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, near the Loire River.
The CHECY plant serves a population equivalent of 19,794, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from CHECY is discharged into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, CHECY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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