Mont de Marsan Conte, Mont-de-Marsan

Overview

Mont de Marsan Conte is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Mont-de-Marsan in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 16,980 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

Mont de Marsan Conte is a wastewater treatment plant located in Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 16,980, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French treatment plant, Mont de Marsan Conte operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Midou River, a tributary of the Adour River, which flows into the Bay of Biscay. The Adour basin supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Midou River, which joins the Adour River before reaching the Bay of Biscay. The Adour basin is an ecologically sensitive area that supports diverse aquatic habitats and serves as a migratory corridor for fish species. The treatment plant helps maintain water quality in this downstream environment, which is important for both ecological health and human uses such as fishing and recreation.

Frequently asked questions

Mont de Marsan Conte is located in Mont-de-Marsan, in the Landes department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The plant is situated near the Midou River.

The plant serves approximately 16,980 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the Midou River, which flows into the Adour River and eventually reaches the Bay of Biscay.

As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.

For agglomerations of this size, French plants typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as mandated by the EU directive. Some plants may also include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.