Overview
MAURS BOURG ET ST ETIENNE DE MAURS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Maurs, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving 4,278 people with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
MAURS BOURG ET ST ETIENNE DE MAURS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Maurs, within the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The plant serves a population of 4,278 and has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 763.19 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, the plant goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (4,278 population equivalent), the directive requires at least secondary treatment, but the plant's advanced level indicates it operates in a sensitive area or under additional local requirements. The plant discharges treated wastewater into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Lot River basin, part of the Garonne River system flowing to the Atlantic Ocean. Its advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region's rivers and streams.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters local streams that feed into the Lot River, a major tributary of the Garonne River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary. The Lot River supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loading, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream water bodies and maintaining ecological balance in the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Maurs, in the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, at the address Calsacy, Puechroux, Maurs.
The plant serves a population of 4,278 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into local streams that flow into the Lot River, part of the Garonne River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting strict EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a French plant serving about 4,300 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires at least secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this baseline, likely due to its location in a sensitive catchment.
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