Le Gond Pontouvre Wastewater Treatment Plant, Gond-Pontouvre, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

Le Gond Pontouvre is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gond-Pontouvre, a commune in the Charente department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 23,750, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with national regulations ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Charente River. The Charente flows westward through the region and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean near Rochefort. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is important for local agriculture and recreation.

The plant discharges into the Charente River basin, which flows through the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region to the Atlantic Ocean. The Charente River supports a variety of fish species and is a key water resource for irrigation and drinking water downstream. The watershed includes ecologically sensitive areas that benefit from proper wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and maintain water quality.