ST DENIS DE L HOTEL Wastewater Treatment Plant, Fay-aux-Loges, Centre-Val de Loire

ST DENIS DE L HOTEL is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Fay-aux-Loges, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 3,292 and has a designed capacity of 5,500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 587.29 cubic meters per day. As an advanced treatment plant, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, aligning with the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for sensitive areas. The plant operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the directive through national legislation and permits issued by the local water agency. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic ecosystems and is an important migratory corridor for fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream water quality in this ecologically significant river system.

The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its rich biodiversity, including migratory fish such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting the river's ecological health and supporting its role as a vital freshwater resource.