Overview
LESPARRE GAILLAN intercommunale serves Gaillan-en-Médoc, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. This municipal plant treats wastewater for a population of 6,304 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
LESPARRE GAILLAN intercommunale is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Gaillan-en-Médoc, within the Médoc region of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,304 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater or estuaries. The plant's designed capacity is 1.00 (likely in thousands of cubic meters per day or population equivalent), indicating a scale appropriate for its service area. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The Médoc region is known for its vineyards and coastal ecosystems, making proper wastewater treatment essential for protecting both freshwater and marine environments.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Gironde estuary, one of Europe's largest estuaries, which flows into the Bay of Biscay and the Atlantic Ocean. This estuary supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The surrounding Médoc region features wetlands and marshes that provide critical habitat for birds and other wildlife. Effective wastewater treatment is vital to prevent nutrient pollution and maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive area.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Impasse du Mey, Gaillan-en-Médoc, in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves a population of 6,304, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU definitions.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Gironde estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalent in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter.
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