Overview
IMPHY Bords de Loire is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Imphy, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, serving 2,040 people. It discharges treated water into the Loire River basin.
IMPHY Bords de Loire is a wastewater treatment plant located in Imphy, a commune in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of 2,040 and is situated near the Loire River, one of France's major waterways. As an advanced treatment facility, it provides a high level of purification beyond secondary treatment. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 6,100 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 363.93 cubic meters per day, the plant has significant spare capacity. The advanced treatment level ensures compliance with stringent effluent standards for sensitive areas. Treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the Loire River basin, which flows westward through central France before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and supports numerous fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and ultimately reaches the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin supports a rich diversity of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
IMPHY Bords de Loire is located in Imphy, a commune in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,040 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France and empties into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high effluent quality.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations. For a plant serving 2,040 people, secondary treatment is typically required, but advanced treatment provides additional protection for sensitive water bodies like the Loire River.
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