Overview
NANTEUIL CHARNAY wastewater treatment plant serves Nanteuil, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,926 people under EU regulatory standards.
NANTEUIL CHARNAY is a wastewater treatment plant located in Nanteuil, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,926 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under European Union classification. Its address is Rue de Charnay, Charnay, Nanteuil, Niort, Deux-Sèvres. As a French plant, NANTEUIL CHARNAY 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 advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated water into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Atlantic Ocean via the Sèvre Niortaise river basin. This river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional biodiversity. The plant's inland location, more than 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but still requires careful management to protect freshwater ecosystems.
Environmental context
The treated effluent from NANTEUIL CHARNAY flows into the Sèvre Niortaise river system, which drains into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This watershed supports a variety of freshwater species and is part of a broader ecological network. The plant's discharge contributes to the overall water quality in the river, which is important for downstream habitats and human uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
NANTEUIL CHARNAY is located at Rue de Charnay, Charnay, Nanteuil, Niort, Deux-Sèvres, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 6,926 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local watercourses that are part of the Sèvre Niortaise river basin, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant, NANTEUIL CHARNAY operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 people typically require secondary treatment. In France, this is implemented through national regulations, and plants may also incorporate nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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