Overview
LE LION D ANGERS wastewater treatment plant serves Grez-Neuville, Pays de la Loire, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 4,040, with a designed capacity of 7,000 m³/day.
LE LION D ANGERS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Grez-Neuville, within the Pays de la Loire region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 4,040 and is designed to treat up to 7,000 m³ of wastewater per day. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into the local environment. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection and treatment. For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France's national implementation often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and maintaining the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through western France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic life and supports important migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, safeguarding the river's ecological balance and the downstream estuarine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Grez-Neuville, in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. Its address is Chemin de Halage, La Rivière, Grez-Neuville.
The plant serves a population of approximately 4,040 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France often mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas to protect water bodies.
The plant has a designed capacity of 7,000 m³ per day, which accommodates the current population served and allows for future growth.
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