Overview
NEUVILLE DE POITOU wastewater treatment plant serves Neuville-de-Poitou in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 5,890 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The NEUVILLE DE POITOU wastewater treatment plant is located in Neuville-de-Poitou, a commune in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 5,890, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French treatment plant, it 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 environment. For a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, secondary treatment is typically mandated unless the discharge is into a sensitive area requiring more advanced treatment. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow through the Poitou region, eventually contributing to the Loire River basin or the Charente basin. These rivers support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for regional agriculture and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Poitou watershed, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Loire or Charente rivers. The region features a mix of agricultural land and wetlands, and the receiving waters support fish populations and migratory birds. Proper treatment is essential to prevent nutrient pollution and protect downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Neuville-de-Poitou, in the Vienne department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its address is Chemin Rural, Vendeuvre-du-Poitou, Neuville-de-Poitou.
The plant serves approximately 5,890 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that flow through the Poitou region, eventually reaching the Atlantic Ocean via the Loire or Charente river basins.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible additional requirements if the discharge is into a sensitive area.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard under the EU UWWTD. This involves biological treatment to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with national and EU water quality standards.
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