Overview
LA SAUVETAT Bourg is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving approximately 2,050 people in La Sauvetat, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It discharges 365.72 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
LA SAUVETAT Bourg is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in La Sauvetat, a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,050 people and operates with a designed capacity of 760 m³/day, currently discharging 365.72 m³/day of treated wastewater. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. This directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from such communities to protect water quality in receiving environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Allier River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, making this plant part of a broader network of facilities that safeguard water quality in one of France's largest river basins. The plant's operation helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Allier River, a key tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important migratory corridors for fish species. The secondary treatment provided by the plant helps reduce organic pollutants and nutrients, mitigating eutrophication risks in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
LA SAUVETAT Bourg is located in La Sauvetat, a commune in the Puy-de-Dôme department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,050 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Allier River, a major tributary of the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum requirement under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, LA SAUVETAT Bourg operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater to protect the environment.
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