Overview
Pineuilh Sainte Foy La Grande wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 12,205 people in Pineuilh, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The Pineuilh Sainte Foy La Grande wastewater treatment plant is located in Pineuilh, in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. The facility serves an estimated population of 12,205, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under European Union classification. As a French wastewater treatment plant serving a medium-sized community, it is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries for agglomerations of this size, with more stringent tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Dordogne River and then into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The facility plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the Dordogne basin, which supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional agriculture and tourism.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the Dordogne River basin, a major watercourse in southwestern France. The Dordogne River eventually joins the Garonne to form the Gironde estuary, the largest estuary in Western Europe, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The watershed supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species such as salmon and sturgeon, and is an important resource for agriculture and recreation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at D 672, Le Chai de Risteau, in Pineuilh, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 12,205 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU standards.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Dordogne River and eventually the Gironde estuary and Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, it 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 10,000-150,000 people typically require secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
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