Overview
SAINT JULIEN DE CONCELLES Les Planches is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, Pays de la Loire, France. It serves approximately 3,550 people and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
SAINT JULIEN DE CONCELLES Les Planches is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, within the Pays de la Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of around 3,550 and is situated near the Loire River, a major watercourse in western France. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 633.31 m³/day, the facility operates well within its capacity. As a French plant, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local environment, ultimately reaching the Loire River and its estuary. The Loire is a vital ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through the Pays de la Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire estuary is a dynamic ecosystem that supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient loads, protecting downstream water quality and the ecological health of the estuary.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Julien-de-Concelles, in the Pays de la Loire region of France, near the Loire River.
The plant serves approximately 3,550 people.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment.
As a French plant serving a population under 10,000, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD. The directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, but the plant exceeds this with advanced treatment, likely due to its location in a sensitive area.
The plant has a designed capacity of 6,000 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 633.31 m³ per day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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