Overview
VENDAYS MONTALIVET wastewater treatment plant serves Vendays-Montalivet, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 12,840 people and is located near the Atlantic coast.
VENDAYS MONTALIVET is a wastewater treatment plant located in Vendays-Montalivet, a commune in the Gironde department of Nouvelle-Aquitaine, southwestern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 12,840 people, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under French regulations. Its location near the Atlantic coast influences its operational and environmental considerations. As a French wastewater 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. French regulations mandate that such plants meet stringent effluent standards to protect receiving waters. The plant's treated effluent ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via local watercourses. The Médoc region is known for its coastal dunes, pine forests, and the Gironde estuary, a major European estuary supporting diverse aquatic life. The plant plays a key role in protecting the coastal environment from nutrient pollution and pathogens, contributing to the ecological health of the Bay of Biscay.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean via the coastal drainage network of the Médoc peninsula. This area is part of the Gironde estuary system, one of the largest estuaries in Europe, which supports migratory fish species such as salmon and eels, as well as diverse bird populations. The coastal waters are sensitive to nutrient inputs, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and marine biodiversity.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at the Aérodrome de Vendays-Montalivet, Impasse de La Ricarde, in Vendays-Montalivet, Gironde, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France.
The plant serves approximately 12,840 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under French and EU regulations.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean via local coastal watercourses in the Médoc region.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations over 10,000 people discharging into coastal waters.
For medium-sized agglomerations in France, secondary treatment is standard, often involving biological processes such as activated sludge. Coastal plants may also require nutrient removal to protect marine environments.
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