Overview
CLOYES SUR LE LOIR is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, France, serving 2,207 people. It discharges 393.73 m³/day of treated water into the local watershed.
CLOYES SUR LE LOIR is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of 2,207 and has a designed capacity of 5,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 393.73 m³/day. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent that meets stringent standards for nutrient removal and pathogen reduction. This level of treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas, such as the Loire River basin, which is known for its ecological importance. The treated wastewater is discharged into the Loir River, a tributary of the Sarthe, which flows into the Maine and eventually the Loire River. The Loire River is one of Europe's last wild rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing critical habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this downstream ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loir River, which flows through the Centre-Val de Loire region and joins the Sarthe River, then the Maine, and finally the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic life including Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, along the Loir River.
The plant serves a population of 2,207 people in the Cloyes-les-Trois-Rivières area.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Loir River, which flows into the Sarthe, Maine, and eventually the Loire River.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, meeting stringent EU standards for sensitive areas.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like the Loire basin.
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