Overview
MEYSSAC N2 BOURG is a secondary wastewater treatment plant serving Meyssac, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,100 people with a designed capacity of 4,175 m³/day.
MEYSSAC N2 BOURG is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Meyssac, a commune in the Corrèze department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size. The designed capacity is 4,175 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 909.83 m³/day, indicating operational headroom. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes such as activated sludge or trickling filters to reduce organic matter and suspended solids. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse, likely a tributary of the Dordogne River system, which flows westward to the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Dordogne basin, a region known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems and agricultural significance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into a tributary of the Dordogne River, which flows through the Corrèze and Dordogne departments before reaching the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The Dordogne basin supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The region's karstic geology and agricultural land use make nutrient management important to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 1715 Route de Chauffour, Les Cils, Meyssac, in the Corrèze department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,100 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that is part of the Dordogne River basin, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Gironde estuary.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for freshwater discharges from agglomerations of this size.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,175 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 909.83 m³ per day, indicating available capacity for future growth.
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