Overview
DROUE BOISSELEAU NORD is a wastewater treatment plant in Droué, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It serves approximately 8,933 people and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
DROUE BOISSELEAU NORD is a wastewater treatment plant located in Droué, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of around 8,933, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under EU classification. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment, with more stringent requirements for sensitive areas. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Loire River basin, a major hydrological system in central France. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows westward through the Centre-Val de Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire is one of France's longest rivers and supports a variety of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and European eel. The river's floodplain and wetlands provide important habitats for migratory birds and aquatic life, making water quality management critical for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
DROUE BOISSELEAU NORD is located on Route de Boisseleau in Droué, in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,933 people, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways within the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are generally required to provide secondary treatment, with possible additional nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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