Overview
LEVROUX wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Levroux in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,949 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The LEVROUX wastewater treatment plant is located in Levroux, a commune in the Indre department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. It serves a population of approximately 8,949 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near Moulins-sur-Céphons, within the broader Châteauroux area. As a French wastewater facility, LEVROUX operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards for receiving waters. The plant is expected to comply with national regulations transposing the directive. The treated effluent from LEVROUX is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Loire River basin, one of France's major river systems. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The LEVROUX plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system, reducing nutrient loads that could otherwise contribute to eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The LEVROUX plant is located in Levroux, a commune in the Indre department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. Its address is near Moulins-sur-Céphons, along the D 8 road.
The plant serves approximately 8,949 people, making it a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that are part of the Loire River basin, eventually flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
For agglomerations of this scale, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. French plants often implement activated sludge or similar technologies to meet effluent quality standards.
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