Overview
SAINT SERNIN DU BOIS HAMEAU DES VANNIERS is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois, France, serving approximately 4,021 people with a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day.
SAINT SERNIN DU BOIS HAMEAU DES VANNIERS is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois, within the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France. The plant serves a population of about 4,021 and has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 717.34 m³/day. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, meeting the stringent requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations of this size, the directive mandates secondary treatment, but the plant goes beyond with advanced treatment, likely to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into local watercourses that eventually drain into the Loire River basin, contributing to the overall water quality of the region. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream ecosystems and supporting the local community's environmental health.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into local streams that are part of the Loire River basin, one of France's major river systems. The Loire flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and important migratory fish species. The advanced treatment ensures minimal nutrient and pollutant loading, helping to maintain the ecological balance of the watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Sernin-du-Bois, in the Bourgogne-Franche-Comté region of France, at 1758 Route de Marmagne.
The plant serves approximately 4,021 people in the Saint-Sernin-du-Bois area.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which goes beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), agglomerations with a population equivalent above 2,000 must have collecting systems and treatment. For populations between 2,000 and 10,000, secondary treatment is standard, but this plant exceeds requirements with advanced treatment.
The plant has a designed capacity of 2,500 m³ per day, with an average discharge volume of 717.34 m³ per day, indicating it operates well below capacity.
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