Overview
Montrond-les-Bains Plancieux wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Montrond-les-Bains in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 8,265 people, discharging into the local watershed.
The Montrond-les-Bains Plancieux wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Montrond-les-Bains, within the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in central France. The plant serves a population of approximately 8,265 residents, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and European regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment to meet quality standards for the receiving environment. The plant's design and operation are overseen by the local water authority, ensuring compliance with national and European standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Loire and its tributaries, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic habitats and supports species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Protecting water quality in this basin is essential for maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity in the river and its estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Montrond-les-Bains, in the Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. Its address is Route de Marclopt, Montrond-les-Bains.
The plant serves approximately 8,265 people, corresponding to a small-to-medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which flows into the Loire River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to have secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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