TURQUANT Wastewater Treatment Plant, Turquant, France

The TURQUANT wastewater treatment plant is located in Turquant, a commune in the Maine-et-Loire department of the Pays de la Loire region, France. It serves a population of approximately 5,340 people, placing it in the small to medium agglomeration category under French regulations. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 8,000 m³/day, with an actual discharge volume of 952.65 m³/day, indicating significant spare capacity. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting diverse aquatic ecosystems along its course. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect the water quality of the Loire basin.

The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through the Pays de la Loire region and empties into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is a vital ecological corridor supporting diverse fish species, including migratory salmonids, and extensive riparian habitats. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading and protect downstream water quality in the Loire estuary.