Overview
PELLOUAILLES LES VIGNES Blitourne is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, France, serving 3,200 people. It discharges 571 m³/day and operates under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
PELLOUAILLES LES VIGNES Blitourne is a wastewater treatment plant located in Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, within the Pays de la Loire region of France. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,200 and is part of the municipal infrastructure for the Angers metropolitan area. The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 3,200 population equivalents, and it treats an average daily flow of 571 cubic meters. The advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent suitable for discharge into sensitive environments. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through the Pays de la Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire is a vital freshwater resource supporting diverse fish populations, including migratory species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and maintain the ecological health of the Loire estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Rives-du-Loir-en-Anjou, in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,200 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watercourse, which flows into the Loire River and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
The plant operates under the French implementation of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates treatment standards based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
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