Overview
Sainte Marie de Re wastewater treatment plant serves L'Aiguillon-la-Presqu'île in Vendée, France. It handles a population of 17,892 and is located near the Atlantic coast.
Sainte Marie de Re is a wastewater treatment plant located in L'Aiguillon-la-Presqu'île, within the Vendée department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of approximately 17,892 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. French wastewater infrastructure is typically managed by municipal authorities or delegated to private operators under strict regulatory oversight. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of Biscay. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life and is an important area for migratory birds and fisheries. Proper treatment is essential to protect water quality in this ecologically sensitive region.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent flows into the local river network, which empties into the Atlantic Ocean along the Vendée coast. This coastal area is part of the Bay of Biscay, known for its rich marine biodiversity and important fishing grounds. The nearby Marais Poitevin wetlands, a significant ecological zone, rely on clean water inputs to sustain their unique flora and fauna. Protecting water quality is critical for maintaining the health of these downstream ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Les Violettes, La Faute-sur-Mer, in the commune of L'Aiguillon-la-Presqu'île, Vendée, Pays de la Loire, France.
The plant serves approximately 17,892 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local river network, which ultimately flows into the Atlantic Ocean via the Bay of Biscay.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive 91/271/EEC, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving between 10,000 and 100,000 people are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with tertiary treatment in sensitive areas.
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