Overview
SAINT PAUL ERMITAGE wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Paul, La Réunion, France. It treats wastewater from approximately 25,058 people, discharging into the local environment.
The SAINT PAUL ERMITAGE wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Paul on the island of La Réunion, a French overseas department in the Indian Ocean. The facility serves a population of about 25,058, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant in an EU overseas territory, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive sets standards for discharge quality to protect sensitive environments. The plant's treated effluent likely discharges into the Indian Ocean via local streams or coastal waters. La Réunion's unique ecosystems, including coral reefs and marine biodiversity, depend on effective wastewater treatment to prevent nutrient pollution and protect water quality.
Environmental context
The plant is located on the west coast of La Réunion, near the town of Saint-Paul. Treated wastewater likely flows into the Indian Ocean, potentially affecting coastal waters and marine habitats. The island's coral reefs and seagrass beds are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making proper treatment essential for ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Route des Plages, Les Sables Blonds, La Saline les Bains, Saint-Paul, La Réunion, 97434, France, on the west coast of the island.
The plant serves approximately 25,058 people in the Saint-Paul area of La Réunion.
The treated effluent is likely discharged into the Indian Ocean, either directly or via local streams, contributing to coastal water quality.
As a French overseas department, La Réunion follows EU directives, including the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 15,000 people.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are required to have secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas. La Réunion's coastal environment may necessitate advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
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