Overview
SAINT LAURENT DES EAUX is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Laurent-Nouan, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serving approximately 2,079 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed.
SAINT LAURENT DES EAUX is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Laurent-Nouan, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,079, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants. With a designed capacity of 5,830 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 370.89 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is discharged into the local water system, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire River basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important ecological corridor. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this sensitive environment.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its rich biodiversity, including migratory fish species and extensive floodplain wetlands. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream aquatic habitats and supporting the ecological health of the river system.
Frequently asked questions
SAINT LAURENT DES EAUX is located in Saint-Laurent-Nouan, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, along the Loire River.
The plant serves approximately 2,079 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes, which include nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, to ensure high-quality effluent before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Loire River basin, which flows to the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is a major European river supporting diverse ecosystems.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas to protect water quality.
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