Overview
The SAINT FLOUR SAINT GEORGES SAINT THOMAS wastewater treatment plant serves the Saint-Georges area in Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, with a population equivalent of 11,170. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The SAINT FLOUR SAINT GEORGES SAINT THOMAS wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Georges, within the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The plant serves a population equivalent of 11,170, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The receiving water body supports diverse aquatic life and contributes to the ecological health of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality in the Cantal area.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river system, part of the Loire River basin, which is one of France's major watersheds. The Loire River supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Georges, in the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. Its address is D 250, Bellegarde, Saint Thomas, Saint-Georges, Saint-Flour.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 11,170, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which is part of the Loire River basin. The discharge supports downstream aquatic life.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 2,000 and 15,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. French plants often use activated sludge or biological filtration processes to meet these standards.
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