Overview
LEDEUIX INTERCOMMUNALE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ledeuix, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, serving approximately 3,081 people. It discharges 549.64 m³/day of treated effluent into the local watershed.
LEDEUIX INTERCOMMUNALE is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located at 11 Rue de la Naü in Ledeuix, within the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,081 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary biological treatment to remove nutrients such as nitrogen and phosphorus, ensuring high-quality effluent. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day and currently discharges 549.64 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment levels based on receiving water sensitivity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local river system, which flows through the Pyrénées-Atlantiques region and ultimately contributes to the Adour basin. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream ecosystems and complies with French regulations for sensitive areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Adour river basin, which drains into the Bay of Biscay in the Atlantic Ocean. The receiving waters support diverse aquatic species and are used for recreational and agricultural purposes. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream rivers and coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 11 Rue de la Naü, Ledeuix, in the Pyrénées-Atlantiques department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,081 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary biological treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the sensitivity of the receiving waters. Advanced treatment is typical for plants discharging into sensitive areas.
The plant discharges approximately 549.64 m³ of treated wastewater per day, with a designed capacity of 3,500 m³/day, indicating significant reserve capacity.
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