Overview
POUILLY SUR LOIRE_Ville is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Pouilly-sur-Loire, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It serves a population of 1,627 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
POUILLY SUR LOIRE_Ville is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Pouilly-sur-Loire, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of central France. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,627 residents and is situated near the Réserve Naturelle Val de Loire, reflecting the area's ecological sensitivity. 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. With a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 290.25 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity, ensuring effective treatment of wastewater. Treated effluent is discharged into the Loire River, which flows through the Val de Loire region before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the Loire's water quality, supporting diverse aquatic life and maintaining the ecological balance of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley and ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is one of France's longest rivers and supports a rich diversity of fish species, including Atlantic salmon and European eel. The surrounding Val de Loire is an ecologically sensitive area, with floodplain forests and wetlands that provide critical habitat for migratory birds. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding downstream water quality.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Pouilly-sur-Loire, in the Nièvre department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France, near the Réserve Naturelle Val de Loire.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,627 people.
Treated wastewater is discharged into the Loire River, which flows through the Loire Valley to 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 has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 290.25 m³ per day.
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