Overview
Jonzac wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Jonzac in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for a population of approximately 19,838 under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Jonzac wastewater treatment plant is located in the town of Jonzac, within the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of about 19,838, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French 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 plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Seugne River and the Charente River. This water body supports diverse aquatic life and is part of the broader regional ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Seugne River, a tributary of the Charente River, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Rochefort. The Charente River basin supports a variety of freshwater species and is an important ecological corridor in southwestern France. The region's temperate climate and agricultural landscape mean that maintaining water quality is crucial for both biodiversity and human use.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Jonzac, in the Charente-Maritime department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 19,838 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Seugne River, which flows into the Charente River and eventually reaches 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.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 10,000 to 100,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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