Overview
Monistrol-sur-Loire Foletier is a municipal wastewater treatment plant in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving approximately 7,098 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
Monistrol-sur-Loire Foletier is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Monistrol-sur-Loire, within the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,098 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies. Plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet organic matter and suspended solids standards. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities along its course.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows westward through central France before emptying into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). The Loire is known for its ecological significance, hosting migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel, and supporting rich riparian habitats. The watershed is also important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Monistrol-sur-Loire, in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,098 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU standards.
Treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Loire River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards for organic matter and suspended solids removal.
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