Overview
ST TROJAN LES BAINS wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It is located near the Atlantic coast and operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The ST TROJAN LES BAINS wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, a coastal town in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 9,353 people, making it a medium-sized agglomeration under EU classification. It is situated near the Atlantic coast, within 50 km of the shoreline, and its operations are critical for protecting the local marine environment. 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 discharging into coastal waters. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment in sensitive areas, which may apply given the coastal location. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards to minimize environmental impact. The treated effluent from the plant likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, contributing to the health of the Pertuis d'Antioche strait and the broader Bay of Biscay ecosystem. The region supports diverse marine life, including fish, shellfish, and migratory birds, making effective wastewater treatment essential for preserving water quality and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant's receiving waters ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean through the Pertuis d'Antioche, a strait between the Île d'Oléron and the mainland. This coastal area supports ecologically sensitive habitats, including seagrass beds and shellfish farming zones, which rely on good water quality. The plant's discharge must comply with EU standards to prevent nutrient enrichment and protect the marine ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Saint-Trojan-les-Bains, a coastal town in the Nouvelle-Aquitaine region of southwestern France, near the Atlantic coast.
The plant serves approximately 9,353 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent likely discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via local waterways, contributing to the Pertuis d'Antioche strait and the Bay of Biscay.
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 discharging into coastal waters.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving 9,000 people (medium agglomeration) are typically required to provide secondary treatment, with possible tertiary treatment if discharging into sensitive areas.
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