Overview
EPESSES Puy du Fou is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Les Épesses, Pays de la Loire, France. It serves a population of 3,367 and has a designed capacity of 4,534 m³/day.
EPESSES Puy du Fou is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Les Épesses, within the Pays de la Loire region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,367 people, making it a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant is situated inland, away from coastal areas, and treats wastewater from the local community. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 4,534 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 600.67 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. The plant's advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting the receiving environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Loire River basin. The Pays de la Loire region is known for its agricultural landscapes and sensitive aquatic ecosystems. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream water quality, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that feed into the Loire River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The advanced treatment reduces nutrient pollution, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for agricultural and recreational use.
Frequently asked questions
EPESSES Puy du Fou is located in Les Épesses, in the Pays de la Loire region of France. The plant is situated inland, near the Puy du Fou theme park.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,367 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into local water bodies that eventually drain into the Loire River and then into the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment ensures high-quality effluent.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), transposed into French law. For small agglomerations like this, secondary treatment is typically required, but the plant's advanced treatment provides additional environmental protection.
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