Overview
Dun-sur-Auron's advanced treatment plant serves 2,950 residents in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, supporting the region's water quality.
The DUN SUR AURON Rue boissereaux wastewater treatment plant is located in Dun-sur-Auron, a commune in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. Serving a population of 2,950, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under French water regulations. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,400 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 526 m³, indicating ample reserve capacity for future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and ecological health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Loire River basin. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a rich diversity of fish and bird life. The region's agricultural landscape benefits from maintained water quality, and the plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de Boissereau, Dun-sur-Auron, in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,950 residents in the commune of Dun-sur-Auron.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin, eventually flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. For a small agglomeration like Dun-sur-Auron, advanced treatment ensures compliance with environmental standards.
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