Overview
Saint-Germain-du-Puy's wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 7,337 residents in the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, ensuring proper treatment for its community.
The Saint-Germain-du-Puy wastewater treatment plant, located on Route de Fenestrelay in the Centre-Val de Loire region, serves a population of about 7,337 residents. This facility is part of the municipal infrastructure for the commune of Saint-Germain-du-Puy, near Bourges in the Cher department. As a small to medium-sized agglomeration, the plant plays a key role in managing local wastewater and protecting the surrounding environment. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment. The directive aims to protect water bodies from eutrophication and pollution, particularly in sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's operations contribute to maintaining water quality in the region, supporting aquatic life and downstream ecosystems. Its inland location, over 50 km from the coast, reduces direct marine impact but emphasizes the importance of protecting freshwater resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local water system within the Loire River basin, which flows westward through central France before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic habitats, including migratory fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Protecting water quality in this watershed is critical for maintaining ecological balance and supporting biodiversity in the region's rivers and estuaries.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located on Route de Fenestrelay, in the commune of Saint-Germain-du-Puy, near Bourges in the Cher department, Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves approximately 7,337 residents, classifying it as a small to medium-sized agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system within the Loire River basin, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean.
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.
Under the EU directive, plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents are required to provide secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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