Overview
Égletons wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 35,000 people in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The Égletons wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Égletons, within the Corrèze department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Serving a population equivalent of approximately 35,288, the plant is classified as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations. Its inland position in the Massif Central region places it within a rural and forested landscape, where water management is critical for local streams and rivers. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's operational details, including specific treatment processes and capacity, are not publicly available, but compliance with national and EU standards is expected. The treated effluent from the plant discharges into local watercourses that ultimately feed into the Dordogne River basin. The Dordogne River flows westward to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity, including migratory fish species. The plant's performance directly affects the ecological health of these downstream environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Dordogne River basin, which flows through the Massif Central and eventually reaches the Gironde estuary on the Atlantic coast. This watershed supports a variety of freshwater habitats and is home to species such as the European eel and Atlantic salmon. The region's forests and agricultural lands contribute to nutrient runoff, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Égletons, a commune in the Corrèze department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves the urban area of Égletons and surrounding communities.
The plant serves approximately 35,288 people, classifying it as a medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Dordogne River basin. The water eventually flows to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean.
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. French national regulations implement this directive through local permits.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent must provide at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be required to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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