SAINT FLORENT SUR CHER Route de Preuilly Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, France

The SAINT FLORENT SUR CHER Route de Preuilly wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Florent-sur-Cher, a commune in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of about 7,585 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and European regulations. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations of this size are required to provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum standard. The plant operates within France's national regulatory framework, which implements the directive through local permits and oversight by water agencies. The plant is expected to meet secondary treatment standards appropriate for its population served. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, making this plant part of the larger Loire basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water quality management.

The plant's treated effluent enters the Cher River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is one of France's largest watersheds, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and drinking. The Cher River flows through the Centre-Val de Loire region, an area known for its agricultural landscapes and sensitive water bodies. Downstream, the Loire River discharges into the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's performance important for both freshwater and coastal water quality.