Overview
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD RIVIERES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rivières, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of 4,600 and has a designed capacity of 8,200 m³/day.
LA ROCHEFOUCAULD RIVIERES is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Rivières, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,600, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its designed capacity is 8,200 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 820.63 m³/day, indicating significant reserve capacity. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment typically includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. As a French facility, it operates under national regulations transposing the EU directive, with permits issued by the local water agency (Agence de l'Eau). The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Charente River and then to the Atlantic Ocean. The Charente River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in the region. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system, particularly given the agricultural and ecological significance of the Charente basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Charente River basin, which flows through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region before reaching the Atlantic Ocean near Rochefort. The Charente River supports a variety of fish species and is an important habitat for migratory birds. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, which is critical for preventing eutrophication in the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 460 Impasse de la Ramisse, in Rivières, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 4,600, classifying it as a small-to-medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Charente River and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment. This is typical for facilities in sensitive areas under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant operates under French regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, secondary treatment is mandatory, but advanced treatment is required in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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