Overview
Neuville-aux-Bois wastewater treatment plant in Centre-Val de Loire, France, serves about 4,338 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 773.89 m³/day and has a designed capacity of 8,200 m³/day.
The Neuville-aux-Bois wastewater treatment plant is located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, serving the commune of Neuville-aux-Bois and surrounding areas. With a population equivalent of approximately 4,338, it is classified as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The facility has a designed capacity of 8,200 m³/day and currently treats an average daily flow of 773.89 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports the ecological health of the Loire Valley, a region known for its biodiversity and agricultural significance.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire Valley is a ecologically sensitive area supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in this important river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuville-aux-Bois, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, near the city of Orléans.
The plant serves approximately 4,338 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant has a designed capacity of 8,200 m³ per day, with an average daily flow of 773.89 m³, indicating significant spare capacity.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size require at least secondary treatment. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard, providing additional environmental protection.
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