Overview
MARCIGNY is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Marcigny, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, serving a population of 2,021. It discharges treated water into local waterways, supporting the region's environmental health.
MARCIGNY wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Marcigny, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of eastern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,021 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. It is situated along Route de Chambilly, near the Loire River basin. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent that meets stringent French and European standards. With a designed capacity of 3,433 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 360.54 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), small agglomerations like Marcigny are required to provide appropriate treatment, and the advanced level here exceeds the minimum secondary treatment mandate. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local hydrographic network, which ultimately feeds into the Loire River, France's longest river. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water resource for agriculture and communities downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect this sensitive river ecosystem from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this facility reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and supporting the ecological balance of the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
MARCIGNY is located on Route de Chambilly in Marcigny, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France.
The plant serves approximately 2,021 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local water network that flows into the Loire River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
MARCIGNY uses advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for small agglomerations.
The plant operates under French national regulations implementing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates appropriate treatment for all agglomerations to protect water quality.
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