Overview
LE PORGE BOURG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Le Porge, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves approximately 2,749 people and discharges treated water near the Atlantic coast.
LE PORGE BOURG is a municipal wastewater treatment facility located in Le Porge, a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of around 2,749 and is situated near the Atlantic Ocean, reflecting its coastal setting. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of effluent quality. With a designed capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day and an average discharge volume of 490.42 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth. As a French plant, it operates under the national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for sensitive coastal areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal waters and the sensitive ecosystems of the Arcachon Bay area, supporting biodiversity and recreational uses.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near the Arcachon Bay, a region known for its rich marine life and oyster farming. The advanced treatment helps protect the bay's water quality, which is vital for local fisheries and tourism. The area is part of the larger Gironde estuary system, supporting diverse aquatic habitats.
Frequently asked questions
LE PORGE BOURG is located in Le Porge, a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 2,749 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local coastal environment, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean near the Arcachon Bay.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal, ensuring high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive coastal areas.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas like coastal waters.
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