Overview
SAINT FLORENT LE VIEIL wastewater treatment plant serves 5,800 people in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, Pays de la Loire, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The SAINT FLORENT LE VIEIL wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. For small communities, secondary treatment is typically mandated, with additional nutrient removal if the receiving waters are sensitive areas. It is expected to meet national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecology. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major waterways. The Loire River flows westward through the Pays de la Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The river supports diverse aquatic life and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local water system, which feeds into the Loire River. The Loire is the longest river in France, flowing over 1,000 kilometers to the Atlantic Ocean. Its estuary is a dynamic ecosystem supporting diverse fish, bird, and plant species. The river's watershed includes agricultural and urban areas, making nutrient management important for preventing eutrophication in downstream waters.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Florent-le-Vieil, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,800 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River and then into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size, with possible nutrient removal in sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is typically required. The plant may also include tertiary treatment if the receiving water body is designated as sensitive under the EU directive.
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