Overview
LABOUHEYRE 2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Labouheyre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, serving 1,900 people with a designed capacity of 4,000 m³/day.
LABOUHEYRE 2 is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Labouheyre, a commune in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,900 residents and has a designed capacity of 4,000 cubic meters per day, with an average discharge volume of 338.96 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, LABOUHEYRE 2 provides a higher level of pollutant removal beyond secondary treatment, which is typical for plants operating under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France's national regulations often mandate advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal rivers of the Landes region. The surrounding area includes the Landes forest, a large pine forest ecosystem, and the plant's operations help protect downstream aquatic habitats and groundwater resources from nutrient pollution.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from LABOUHEYRE 2 enters the local river system within the Landes region, which flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a region known for its extensive pine forests and wetlands. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream ecosystems from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for sensitive species.
Frequently asked questions
LABOUHEYRE 2 is located at D 626 in Labouheyre, Landes, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,900 people in the Labouheyre area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows to the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean.
LABOUHEYRE 2 provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond secondary treatment to remove additional pollutants like nutrients.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity. For small agglomerations like Labouheyre, appropriate treatment is required, and France often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
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