Overview
Peujard wastewater treatment plant in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France, serves 3,320 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 592.28 cubic meters daily and has a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day.
Peujard wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Peujard, within the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,320 residents and operates under the French regulatory framework for small agglomerations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 2,500 cubic meters per day, it currently treats an average daily flow of 592.28 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. As a French facility, it complies with the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both ecological health and human uses downstream.
Environmental context
The plant's discharge enters the Gironde estuary, a major European estuary that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. The estuary connects to the Atlantic Ocean, making the treatment plant's advanced processes critical for reducing nutrient and pollutant loads that could affect coastal and marine ecosystems. The surrounding Nouvelle-Aquitaine region features a mix of agricultural and urban land uses, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater management.
Frequently asked questions
The Peujard wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Peujard, in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. The address is La Siougue, Moulin de la Sicarderie, Peujard.
The plant serves a population of approximately 3,320 residents in the Peujard area.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which provide a higher level of pollutant removal compared to secondary treatment. This ensures the effluent meets stringent quality standards before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Gironde estuary and eventually the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations. For a population of 3,320, secondary treatment is typically mandated, but the plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding minimum requirements.
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