Overview
SAINT VINCENT SUR JARD La Phelippiere is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard, Pays de la Loire, France, serving about 5,000 people. It discharges treated water near the Atlantic coast.
SAINT VINCENT SUR JARD La Phelippiere is an advanced wastewater treatment facility located in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard, within the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents, placing it in the small agglomeration category under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. With a designed capacity of 9,450 cubic meters per day and a current discharge volume of 891 cubic meters per day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating room for future growth or seasonal demand. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal location means the plant plays a key role in protecting marine water quality and supporting the region's tourism and fishing industries. Advanced treatment helps minimize nutrient loading and safeguards the sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the coastal watershed of the Vendée region, with the treated effluent eventually reaching the Bay of Biscay, a part of the North Atlantic Ocean. The nearby coastal waters support diverse marine life and are important for local fisheries and tourism. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects the ecological health of the receiving marine environment.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Vincent-sur-Jard, in the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows to the Bay of Biscay on the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive for sensitive areas.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 2,000 population equivalent. The plant's advanced treatment aligns with requirements for sensitive coastal areas.
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