Overview
Fontenay-le-Comte Plaine des Sports wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 14,150 people in Fontenay-le-Comte, Pays de la Loire, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Fontenay-le-Comte Plaine des Sports wastewater treatment plant is located in the Pays de la Loire region of western France, serving the commune of Fontenay-le-Comte and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of 14,150, it is classified as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and European regulations. 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 of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day), indicating it is sized to handle the local wastewater load. Treatment processes typically include biological treatment to meet national standards for organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain toward the Atlantic Ocean via the Vendée River system. The plant plays a key role in protecting the regional aquatic environment, including the Marais Poitevin wetlands, an ecologically sensitive area known for its biodiversity and migratory bird populations.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean via the Vendée River and its tributaries. The downstream environment includes the Marais Poitevin, a vast wetland complex that supports diverse aquatic life and serves as an important migratory corridor for birds. Protecting water quality in this region is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting local agriculture and tourism.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Plaine des Sports Andre Forens, Rue Jean Mallard, Saint-Medard des Pres, Fontenay-le-Comte, Vendee, Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 14,150 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that drain into the Vendee River system, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, 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.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet national standards for organic matter and suspended solids.
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