Overview
Vayres en Gironde wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Vayres in Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It provides secondary treatment for a population of 2,683 and discharges treated effluent into the local watershed.
The Vayres en Gironde wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Vayres, within the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It serves a population of approximately 2,683 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated in the Lotissement des Artigaux area, near the Dordogne River basin. As a secondary treatment facility, the plant meets the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent. The directive mandates secondary treatment for all discharges from such communities to protect water quality. The plant has a designed capacity of 4,500 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 478.64 cubic meters per day, indicating operational headroom. The treated wastewater from Vayres en Gironde ultimately drains into the Dordogne River, a major watercourse in southwestern France that flows into the Gironde estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local aquatic environment and downstream ecosystems, including the Gironde estuary, which supports diverse fish and bird species.
Environmental context
The Vayres en Gironde plant discharges into the Dordogne River basin, which flows into the Gironde estuary and then the Atlantic Ocean. The Dordogne is a significant river in the region, supporting diverse aquatic life and providing water for agriculture and recreation. The estuary is an ecologically sensitive area that serves as a migratory corridor for fish such as salmon and eels, and hosts important bird populations. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce organic pollution and protect these downstream habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Rue de la Pompe, Lotissement des Artigaux, in Vayres, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 2,683 residents in the commune of Vayres and surrounding areas.
The plant provides secondary treatment, which typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Dordogne River basin, which flows into the Gironde estuary and ultimately the Atlantic Ocean.
As a small agglomeration under 10,000 population equivalent, the plant must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for such communities to protect water quality.
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