Overview
MEUNG SUR LOIRE wastewater treatment plant serves Meung-sur-Loire in Centre-Val de Loire, France, treating wastewater for approximately 7,371 residents. The plant discharges into the Loire River, a major European waterway.
The MEUNG SUR LOIRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Meung-sur-Loire, a commune in the Loiret department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. It serves a population of about 7,371 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's treatment process and capacity details are not publicly available, but it is expected to meet the directive's standards for biological treatment and nutrient removal where necessary. The treated effluent is discharged into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site. The river ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Loire's water quality, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is one of France's longest rivers and supports diverse aquatic habitats, including fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The river's ecological health is sensitive to nutrient pollution, making effective wastewater treatment critical for maintaining water quality and biodiversity in the region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Meung-sur-Loire, in the Loiret department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. Its address is Chemin Pédestre Bord de Loire, Le Petit Roquelin, Meung-sur-Loire.
The plant serves approximately 7,371 residents of Meung-sur-Loire and surrounding areas.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and eventually reaches 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 to protect water quality.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to remove organic matter and nutrients.
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