SAINT AMAND MONTROND Route de Bourges Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Amand-Montrond, France

SAINT AMAND MONTROND Route de Bourges is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Amand-Montrond, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 26,066, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant's treatment processes and capacity are managed to meet these regulatory standards. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and communities downstream. Proper treatment helps protect water quality in this important river system.

The plant discharges into the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse fish species and migratory birds. The region's agricultural landscape relies on healthy water quality, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining the ecological balance of the downstream environment.