Overview
LOCHES Corbery wastewater treatment plant serves Loches, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,740 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
LOCHES Corbery is a wastewater treatment plant located in Loches, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,740, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. It is situated in the historic town of Loches, known for its medieval architecture and proximity to the Indre River. As a French plant serving between 10,000 and 15,000 people, LOCHES Corbery operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the secondary treatment standards typical for its population tier. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Indre River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is one of France's largest and most ecologically significant river systems, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's operations contribute to protecting the water quality of the Indre and Loire rivers, which are important for regional biodiversity and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from LOCHES Corbery flows into the Indre River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is a major ecological corridor in France, supporting species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's discharge must comply with EU standards to protect the river's water quality, which is vital for aquatic habitats and downstream uses including drinking water and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
LOCHES Corbery is located in Loches, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The address is Rue de la Prairie de Maladry, La Fontaine Charbonnelle, Corbery, Loches, Indre-et-Loire.
The plant serves approximately 12,740 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Indre River, a tributary of the Loire River. The discharge must meet EU standards for secondary treatment.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, LOCHES Corbery operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if necessary, more advanced treatment in sensitive areas.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 15,000 people are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be needed.
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