Overview
CUGAND Beausejour is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Gétigné, Pays de la Loire, France, serving approximately 4,717 people with a design capacity of 5,000 m³/day.
CUGAND Beausejour is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Gétigné, within the Pays de la Loire region of France. The facility serves a population of around 4,717 and has a design capacity of 5,000 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 841.5 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's advanced treatment level suggests it may be in a sensitive area where nutrient removal is necessary. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River and then into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a role in protecting the water quality of the Loire basin, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as drinking water and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and urban areas. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication.
Frequently asked questions
CUGAND Beausejour is located in Gétigné, in the Pays de la Loire region of France, near the city of Nantes.
The plant serves approximately 4,717 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to meet stringent environmental standards.
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, helping to protect the water quality of the Loire and its downstream ecosystems.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on population and receiving water sensitivity.
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