Overview
MIREBEAU wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 19,135 people in Mirebeau, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
The MIREBEAU wastewater treatment plant is located in Mirebeau, a commune in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 19,135, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is part of the regional wastewater infrastructure managed by local authorities. As a facility serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment (biological treatment) for all discharges from agglomerations of this scale. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas, such as those prone to eutrophication. The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that ultimately drain into the Loire River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding region is predominantly agricultural, and the plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality and aquatic ecosystems from nutrient pollution and organic load.
Environmental context
The treated wastewater from MIREBEAU enters local streams that are part of the Loire River basin, one of France's major river systems. The Loire flows into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean), supporting diverse aquatic life including migratory fish species. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall nutrient load in the basin, making effective treatment essential to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and maintain ecological balance in the Loire estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The MIREBEAU wastewater treatment plant is located in Mirebeau, a commune in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves the local population and is part of the regional wastewater management system.
The MIREBEAU plant serves approximately 19,135 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Loire River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The discharge is regulated under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The MIREBEAU plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of its size. Additional treatment may be required if the receiving waters are sensitive areas.
For a plant serving around 19,000 people in France, secondary treatment (biological treatment) is standard under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. This ensures removal of organic matter and suspended solids to protect water quality.
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