NOGENT LE ROTROU, Nogent-le-Rotrou

Overview

NOGENT LE ROTROU wastewater treatment plant serves the town of Nogent-le-Rotrou in Centre-Val de Loire, France, with a population equivalent of 12,682. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.

The NOGENT LE ROTROU wastewater treatment plant is located in Nogent-le-Rotrou, a commune in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,682, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The regulatory framework ensures appropriate treatment standards are met. The plant discharges treated effluent 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 plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality and supporting the ecological health of downstream environments.

Environmental context

The plant's treated effluent enters the local watercourse, which is part of the Loire River basin. The Loire River flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and communities. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive watershed.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at D 923, Nogent-le-Rotrou, in the Eure-et-Loir department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.

The plant serves a population equivalent of 12,682, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.

The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watercourse, which flows into the Loire River basin and eventually 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 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are typically required to provide secondary treatment, unless discharging into sensitive areas where tertiary treatment may be needed.