SOUBISE Wastewater Treatment Plant, Soubise, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France

The SOUBISE wastewater treatment plant is located in Soubise, within the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of France. It serves a population of approximately 10,440 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU classification. The plant is situated near the coast, within 50 km of the Atlantic Ocean. As a French wastewater facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into sensitive areas. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into local waterways that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, contributing to the protection of coastal and marine environments. The plant plays a role in maintaining water quality in the Charente-Maritime department, supporting both ecological health and human activities such as tourism and fishing.

The plant is located in the Charente-Maritime department, part of the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region, and is within 50 km of the Atlantic coast. The receiving water body is likely a local river or estuary that flows into the Atlantic Ocean, such as the Charente River or its tributaries. This coastal zone supports diverse aquatic life and is important for migratory birds and fisheries. Proper treatment helps prevent nutrient pollution and protects the sensitive marine ecosystem.