Overview
POUGUES LES EAUX_Bourg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pougues-les-Eaux, France, serving a population of 1,794. It discharges 320.05 m³/day of treated water into the local watershed.
POUGUES LES EAUX_Bourg is a wastewater treatment facility located in Pougues-les-Eaux, a commune in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 1,794 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 3,000 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 320.05 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal variability. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and a vital ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this important watershed.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and supporting the ecological health of the Loire Valley.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue des Sources, Gravotte, Les Riots, Pougues-les-Eaux, in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France.
The plant serves approximately 1,794 residents, making it a small-scale municipal treatment facility.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local water system, which drains into the Loire River basin. The plant uses advanced treatment to ensure high-quality effluent.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds this standard.
For small agglomerations under 2,000 population equivalent, French regulations often require appropriate treatment based on the receiving water's sensitivity. Advanced treatment is common in sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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