MAGNE BOURG Wastewater Treatment Plant, Magné, Nouvelle-Aquitaine

MAGNE BOURG is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Magné, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 2,272 residents and is situated in the Marais Poitevin area, a region known for its wetlands and canals. The plant's advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. The plant operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for wastewater treatment based on population size. For agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France's national regulations often mandate advanced treatment in sensitive areas like the Marais Poitevin. The plant has a designed capacity of 3,600 m³/day and currently discharges 405.32 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent from MAGNE BOURG is discharged into the local canal network of the Marais Poitevin, which ultimately drains into the Sèvre Niortaise River and then into the Bay of Biscay. The Marais Poitevin is an ecologically sensitive wetland area, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this fragile ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.

The plant discharges into the canal system of the Marais Poitevin, a vast wetland area that drains into the Sèvre Niortaise River and eventually the Bay of Biscay. This region is ecologically sensitive, supporting diverse aquatic flora and fauna, including migratory bird species. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize nutrient loading and protects the wetland's water quality.