SAINT MAUR Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Maur, Centre-Val de Loire

The SAINT MAUR wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Maur, a commune in the Indre department of the Centre-Val de Loire region, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 3,810 residents and is designed to handle a capacity of 6,000 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 679.70 m³/day. As an advanced treatment facility, SAINT MAUR goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, ensuring high-quality effluent. Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), French plants of this scale are required to meet stringent standards, particularly in sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment level aligns with best practices for protecting water quality. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and supports diverse aquatic ecosystems, including migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and protects downstream water bodies from eutrophication.

The SAINT MAUR plant discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Loire River basin. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting ecologically sensitive habitats such as wetlands and floodplains. The advanced treatment reduces nitrogen and phosphorus loads, mitigating the risk of algal blooms and preserving water quality for aquatic life.