Overview
CONFOLENS wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Confolens in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 10,000 residents and discharges into the local watershed.
The CONFOLENS wastewater treatment plant is located in Confolens, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The facility serves a population of around 10,000 people, typical of a small to medium agglomeration in the region. As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with national standards for protecting water quality in the Charente River basin. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Charente River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Pertuis d'Antioche. The plant plays a key role in maintaining the ecological health of the Charente watershed, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Charente River basin, which flows through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Rochefort. The Charente River supports a variety of fish species and provides habitat for migratory birds. Downstream areas include estuarine environments that are ecologically sensitive, requiring careful management of nutrient and pollutant loads to prevent eutrophication and protect marine life.
Frequently asked questions
The CONFOLENS plant is located at Rue de la Borderie in Confolens, Charente, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 10,000 residents in the town of Confolens and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Charente River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU directive, plants serving 10,000 people are classified as medium agglomerations and typically require secondary treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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