Overview
GARNACHE rte de la Gare is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in La Garnache, Pays de la Loire, France. It serves 1,683 people with a discharge volume of 300.24 m³/day and a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day.
GARNACHE rte de la Gare is a wastewater treatment plant located in La Garnache, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of 1,683 and operates with advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a small agglomeration in France, the plant is subject to the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity. With a designed capacity of 2,400 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 300.24 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Vendée River and nearby coastal areas. The advanced treatment level helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the region's environmental quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed in the Vendée region, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The area is characterized by coastal wetlands and estuaries that support diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish and bird species. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the sensitive coastal environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in La Garnache, a commune in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France. Its address is Ancienne Gare (Maison Associations), Rue du Faubourg Saint-Thomas, La Garnache.
The plant serves a population of 1,683 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Vendée River and coastal estuaries.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like La Garnache (under 2,000 population equivalent) require appropriate treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds the minimum requirements, protecting the sensitive coastal receiving waters.
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