Overview
DONGES 1 Chemin de la gare is a wastewater treatment plant serving Donges, Pays de la Loire, France. It serves a population of 5,617 and has a designed capacity of 1.00 unit.
DONGES 1 Chemin de la gare is a wastewater treatment plant located in Donges, a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,617 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River estuary and the Bay of Biscay. This coastal region supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological zone. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 50 km) means its discharge may influence coastal water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located in the Loire River basin, with treated effluent likely discharging into the Loire estuary or a tributary. The Loire River flows into the Bay of Biscay, a productive marine ecosystem supporting fisheries and migratory species. The area is ecologically sensitive due to its estuarine habitats and proximity to the Atlantic coast.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Donges, in the Pays de la Loire region of France, near the Loire River estuary.
The plant serves a population of approximately 5,617 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River and ultimately the Bay of Biscay.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for populations of this size.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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