Overview
SEGRE wastewater treatment plant serves Segré-en-Anjou Bleu in Pays de la Loire, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 14,250 people under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
SEGRE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of Pays de la Loire, France. The plant serves a population of around 14,250, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. Its precise location is near the Oudon River, a tributary of the Mayenne River, which flows into the Loire River. As a French facility, SEGRE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to protect local water quality. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, ultimately reaching the Loire River and the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and migratory fish species. Proper treatment helps maintain water quality in this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Oudon River, a tributary of the Mayenne River, which flows into the Loire River and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin is a major ecological corridor, supporting diverse fish populations including Atlantic salmon and eel. The watershed is also important for agriculture and tourism, making effective wastewater treatment crucial for maintaining water quality and ecosystem health.
Frequently asked questions
The SEGRE wastewater treatment plant is located in Segré-en-Anjou Bleu, in the Maine-et-Loire department of Pays de la Loire, France. Its address is 2, Chemin de la Ville en Bois, Cité de Baugé, La Chevrie, La Chapelle-sur-Oudon, Segré-en-Anjou Bleu.
The SEGRE plant serves approximately 14,250 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU wastewater treatment regulations.
The treated wastewater from SEGRE is discharged into the local watershed, likely into the Oudon River, which flows into the Mayenne River and then the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French wastewater treatment plant, SEGRE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of over 2,000 population equivalent, and more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
In France, plants serving around 14,000 people typically provide secondary treatment (biological treatment) as a minimum, in line with EU requirements. If the receiving water body is in a sensitive area, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal may also be required.
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