Overview
Montierchaume wastewater treatment plant in Centre-Val de Loire, France, serves 1,291 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 230.31 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 4,970 m³/day.
The Montierchaume wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Montierchaume, near Châteauroux, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population of 1,291 and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), the plant is required to provide appropriate treatment to protect the receiving environment. The plant's designed capacity of 4,970 m³/day indicates it has reserve capacity for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Loire River basin, one of France's major river systems. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the region's waterways.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Indre River watershed, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protects water quality in the downstream environment, which includes sensitive floodplain habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at La Fleuranderie, Montierchaume, in the Indre department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 1,291, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
As a small agglomeration in France, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment based on the size of the agglomeration and the sensitivity of the receiving waters.
The plant has a designed capacity of 4,970 m³ per day, which is significantly higher than the current discharge volume, indicating capacity for future expansion.
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