Overview
Lamotte-Beuvron wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Lamotte-Beuvron in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 6,558 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Lamotte-Beuvron wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Lamotte-Beuvron, within the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region in central France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,558 residents, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and a UNESCO World Heritage site, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and drinking water downstream. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Beuvron River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, hosting diverse fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The watershed supports extensive wetlands and floodplain forests that provide critical habitat for migratory birds. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining the ecological health of the Loire estuary and the Bay of Biscay.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Lamotte-Beuvron, in the Loir-et-Cher department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. Its address is Château de Saint-Maurice, Allée Napoléon III.
The plant serves approximately 6,558 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Beuvron River, a tributary of the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into freshwater bodies. For plants serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated.
In France, wastewater treatment plants serving populations of this scale generally employ secondary biological treatment processes, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet national water quality standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology.
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