Overview
LIGUEIL Rue du Paradis is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Ligueil, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It serves a population of 2,442 with a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day.
LIGUEIL Rue du Paradis is a wastewater treatment plant located in Ligueil, a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,442 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (UWWTD). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU UWWTD for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 2,700 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 435.65 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth or seasonal variability. 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's advanced treatment helps protect the ecological health of the receiving water bodies, supporting biodiversity and water quality in the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and supports migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loads and pollutants, contributing to the ecological health of the downstream environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Ligueil, a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 2,442 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin, eventually flowing into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which exceeds the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, small agglomerations (under 10,000 population equivalent) are generally required to provide secondary treatment. LIGUEIL Rue du Paradis goes beyond this with advanced treatment, ensuring high environmental protection.
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