Overview
SAINT SAVIN wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Saint-Savin in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 1,812 and discharges treated water into the local watershed.
The SAINT SAVIN wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Saint-Savin, within the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 1,812 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under French and EU regulations. The plant is situated in a rural area near the Dordogne and Garonne river systems. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the minimum requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. The directive mandates secondary treatment for discharges into freshwater and estuaries, which is standard for communities under 10,000 population equivalent. The plant's designed capacity of 2,400 cubic meters per day indicates it can handle peak flows and future growth. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Gironde estuary and the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and estuaries, which support diverse aquatic ecosystems and are important for fishing, recreation, and tourism. Its operation helps reduce nutrient and pathogen loads, safeguarding downstream habitats.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local river system, which flows into the Gironde estuary, one of the largest estuaries in Europe. This estuary is a critical habitat for migratory fish such as salmon and eels, and supports extensive wetlands. The secondary treatment provided helps control organic pollution and nutrient inputs, which is essential for maintaining the ecological balance of the estuary and the coastal waters of the Bay of Biscay.
Frequently asked questions
The SAINT SAVIN plant is located in the commune of Saint-Savin, in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. Its address is Durand, Saint-Savin, Blaye, Gironde.
The plant serves a population of approximately 1,812 residents, making it a small agglomeration under EU classification.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river system, which flows into the Gironde estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the minimum standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for discharges into freshwater and estuaries from agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for such agglomerations. French regulations transpose this directive and are enforced by local water agencies.
Nearby plants