Overview
MONNAIE Les Champs is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Monnaie, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serving 3,383 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the Loire River basin.
MONNAIE Les Champs is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Monnaie, a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,383 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. Its address is Voie de Moque-Souris, La Faisanderie, Monnaie, near Tours. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. With a designed capacity of 5,600 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 603.52 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of municipal wastewater. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is recognized for its ecological significance. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and contributes to the environmental health of the region.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed that feeds the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is home to diverse aquatic species, including migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads and pollutants, helping to maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
MONNAIE Les Champs is located in Monnaie, a commune in the Indre-et-Loire department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The address is Voie de Moque-Souris, La Faisanderie, Monnaie, near Tours.
The plant serves approximately 3,383 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU wastewater regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Loire River. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent before release.
As a French plant, MONNAIE Les Champs operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant exceeds this with advanced treatment.
For small agglomerations in France, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. However, many plants like MONNAIE Les Champs employ advanced treatment to meet local environmental standards and protect sensitive water bodies.
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