JARNAC, Jarnac | France Wastewater

Overview

JARNAC wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Jarnac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,520 residents, discharging into the local watershed.

The JARNAC wastewater treatment plant is located in Jarnac, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. It serves a population of about 6,520 people, typical of a small agglomeration in the region. The plant is situated near the Charente River, which flows through the Cognac area. As a French treatment facility serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater. The plant's treatment process and capacity are consistent with standards for small communities, ensuring compliance with national regulations. The treated effluent is discharged into the Charente River, which flows westward through the Cognac region and eventually into the Atlantic Ocean near Rochefort. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and viticulture, including the Cognac industry. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.

Environmental context

The JARNAC plant discharges into the Charente River, a major watercourse in southwestern France that flows through the Cognac region. The river supports a variety of fish species and is used for irrigation and recreation. Downstream, the Charente estuary meets the Atlantic Ocean, providing habitat for migratory birds and marine life. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this watershed, which is important for both ecological health and local economic activities such as viticulture.

Frequently asked questions

The JARNAC plant is located at Rue des Grand'Maisons, Les Grand Maisons, Jarnac, in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

The plant serves approximately 6,520 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater directives.

Treated wastewater from the JARNAC plant is discharged into the Charente River, which flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean.

As a French facility, the JARNAC plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater from agglomerations of this size.

For small agglomerations like Jarnac, French regulations typically require secondary treatment (biological treatment) to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge into rivers.