SAINT SATUR Le long du canal, Saint-Satur

Overview

SAINT SATUR Le long du canal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant serving Saint-Satur in Centre-Val de Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 6,380 residents.

SAINT SATUR Le long du canal is a municipal wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Satur, a commune in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 6,380 people, placing it in the small-to-medium agglomeration category under French and EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size discharging into freshwater. The plant is expected to meet national standards set by the French Ministry of Ecological Transition. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is France's longest river and a vital ecological corridor, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this sensitive river system.

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 ecological significance, supporting species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this important watershed, which is subject to EU regulations for sensitive areas.

Frequently asked questions

The plant is located at Chemin des Godibolles, Saint-Thibault, Saint-Satur, in the Cher department of Centre-Val de Loire, France.

The plant serves approximately 6,380 residents in the Saint-Satur area.

The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Loire River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.

As a French plant serving over 2,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for freshwater discharges.

Under the EU directive, plants serving 2,000-10,000 people in freshwater areas typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and nutrients.