MONTMORILLON CONCISE, Montmorillon

Overview

MONTMORILLON CONCISE wastewater treatment plant serves Montmorillon in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 7,938 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

MONTMORILLON CONCISE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Montmorillon, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 7,938 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French treatment plant, it 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 appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality and ecosystems. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor in western France. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this sensitive river system.

Environmental context

The plant discharges into the Vienne River, which flows into the Loire River, one of France's longest rivers. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The watershed is influenced by agricultural runoff and urban inputs, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.

Frequently asked questions

MONTMORILLON CONCISE is located in Montmorillon, in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.

The plant serves approximately 7,938 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vienne River, a tributary of the Loire River.

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.

Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving 2,000 to 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter.