FOURCHAMBAULT inter communale Wastewater Treatment Plant, Garchizy, France

The FOURCHAMBAULT inter communale wastewater treatment plant is located in Garchizy, a commune in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,225 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under French regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality and ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is France's longest river and supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The plant plays a role in maintaining the ecological health of this important river system.

The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which drains into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is a major European river with significant ecological importance, supporting diverse fish populations such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this sensitive freshwater ecosystem.