Overview
Vendome Avenue Ronsard wastewater treatment plant serves Vendôme, France, with a population equivalent of 22,702. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this
The Vendome Avenue Ronsard wastewater treatment plant is located at 26 Avenue Ronsard in Vendôme, Centre-Val de Loire, France. It serves a population equivalent of 22,702, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated inland, approximately 50 km from the coast, and its operations are integral to the local water management infrastructure. 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 with a population equivalent between 10,000 and 150,000. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for effluent quality. The treated wastewater from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire River is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a crucial role in protecting the water quality of the Loire and its tributaries, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream communities.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through central France before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is known for its diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species such as Atlantic salmon and European eel. The watershed supports agricultural activities and provides drinking water for numerous communities, making effective wastewater treatment essential for maintaining water quality and ecological balance.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 26 Avenue Ronsard in Vendôme, Centre-Val de Loire, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 22,702, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River basin and ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
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 and may require tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
Under the EU UWWTD, plants serving between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, more stringent treatment (tertiary) may be mandated to reduce nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus.
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