Overview
Mamers St Remy des Monts wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 8,000 people in Saint-Rémy-des-Monts, Pays de la Loire, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Mamers St Remy des Monts wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Rémy-des-Monts, a commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of around 8,000, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive aims to protect the environment from the adverse effects of untreated wastewater discharges. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that eventually drain into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Loire River basin. The Loire River flows westward to the Atlantic Ocean, supporting a rich variety of aquatic life including Atlantic salmon and European eel. The region's agricultural landscape means that nutrient management from wastewater is important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Rémy-des-Monts, a commune in the Sarthe department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 8,000 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that are part of the Loire River basin, eventually flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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