Overview
STE FLORINE Le Bourg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Vézézoux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It serves a population of 3,556 with a designed capacity of 4,050 m³/day.
STE FLORINE Le Bourg is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Vézézoux, within the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France. The facility serves a population equivalent of 3,556 and has a designed capacity of 4,050 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 634.38 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's advanced level ensures high-quality effluent before discharge into the local environment. The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems and providing water for agriculture and drinking water downstream. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect water quality in this ecologically significant basin.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species, and its floodplain provides important wetland habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de la Leuge, Vézézoux, in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 3,556 people.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Loire River basin, eventually flowing to the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, in line with EU standards for sensitive areas.
As a plant serving a population under 10,000, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU UWWTD. Advanced treatment is required if the receiving waters are sensitive to eutrophication.
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