Overview
ORLEANS ILE ARRAULT wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, France, treating wastewater for approximately 85,929 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ORLEANS ILE ARRAULT wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, a commune in the Orléans metropolitan area within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 85,929, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification. Its location near the Loire River places it in a significant hydrological context. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. For populations exceeding 10,000, the directive requires compliance with effluent standards, and for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be necessary. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these regulatory requirements, ensuring environmental protection. The plant discharges treated effluent into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its ecological and cultural significance. The Loire River ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant plays a crucial role in maintaining water quality in this important river basin.
Environmental context
The ORLEANS ILE ARRAULT plant discharges into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire River basin supports a rich diversity of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and European eel, and is an important migratory corridor. The plant's operations help protect downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The ORLEANS ILE ARRAULT wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Jean-de-la-Ruelle, a commune in the Orléans metropolitan area, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France.
The plant serves approximately 85,929 people, classifying it as a medium-to-large agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, ORLEANS ILE ARRAULT must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, if in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment to protect water quality.
For agglomerations of this size, French plants typically provide secondary biological treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas. The EU directive sets effluent standards for biochemical oxygen demand, suspended solids, and nutrients.
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