ST FARGEAU Wastewater Treatment Plant, Saint-Fargeau, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté

ST FARGEAU is a wastewater treatment plant located in Saint-Fargeau, a commune in the Yonne department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The plant serves a small population of 944 residents and is designed to handle up to 3,000 m³ of wastewater per day. Its advanced treatment level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge. As a French facility, ST FARGEAU operates under national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For agglomerations with a population equivalent under 2,000, the directive requires appropriate treatment, and France mandates advanced treatment in sensitive areas. The plant's advanced treatment likely includes nutrient removal to protect receiving waters. The treated effluent from ST FARGEAU is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's longest rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect downstream aquatic ecosystems and supports water quality in the region.

ST FARGEAU discharges into the local watercourse, part of the Loire River basin. The Loire River flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing important ecological services. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient loads, helping to prevent eutrophication in downstream waters and maintaining the ecological balance of the watershed.