Overview
SAINT MARTIN LE BEAU Le Pre aux Oies is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Martin-le-Beau, Centre-Val de Loire, France, serving 4,264 people with a design capacity of 6,580 m³/day.
SAINT MARTIN LE BEAU Le Pre aux Oies is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Martin-le-Beau, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The plant serves a population of 4,264 and has a design capacity of 6,580 m³/day, with a current discharge volume of 760.69 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent), the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France implements this through national regulations with additional requirements for sensitive areas. The plant discharges treated wastewater 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 advanced treatment helps protect the aquatic ecosystem and supports water quality in the region, which includes agricultural and natural areas.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France to the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic life and supports important migratory fish species. The advanced treatment level helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water quality in this ecologically sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Martin-le-Beau, in the Indre-et-Loire department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France.
The plant serves a population of 4,264 people.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which flows into the Loire River basin and eventually reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, meeting stringent EU standards.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD, requiring appropriate treatment. France implements the directive with additional national standards for sensitive areas.
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