Overview
LA MONTAGNE Route du Bac 2 is a wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, Pays de la Loire, France, serving approximately 6,733 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LA MONTAGNE Route du Bac 2 is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, a commune in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,733, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. French regulations typically mandate tertiary treatment for sensitive areas, but for inland freshwater discharge, secondary treatment is the standard. The plant discharges into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River and then into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire estuary is an ecologically significant area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this important river basin.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Loire River basin, which empties into the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic coast. The Loire estuary is a dynamic ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality of the river, which is crucial for both ecological health and downstream uses.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1, Rue de la Douane, Saint-Jean-de-Boiseau, in the Loire-Atlantique department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,733 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Loire River and ultimately reaches the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the Loire River basin, a major European river that supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and migratory fish species.
As a French plant serving around 6,700 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
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