Overview
VICHY wastewater treatment plant serves Creuzier-le-Vieux, France, treating wastewater for approximately 96,800 people. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The VICHY wastewater treatment plant is located in Creuzier-le-Vieux, a commune in the Allier department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France. It serves a population equivalent of approximately 96,800, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated within the Vichy urban area and plays a key role in managing municipal wastewater for the region. As a facility serving over 10,000 population equivalent, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive requires secondary treatment as a minimum, and for sensitive areas, tertiary treatment may be mandated. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater management. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Allier River, a major tributary of the Loire River. The Loire River flows into the Atlantic Ocean, making the plant's operations important for protecting downstream aquatic ecosystems and water quality in the Loire basin.
Environmental context
The VICHY plant discharges into the Allier River, a tributary of the Loire River, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The Allier River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a larger river system that provides habitat for migratory fish species. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this ecologically significant watershed.
Frequently asked questions
The VICHY wastewater treatment plant is located at 52 Rue du Commandant Aubrey in Creuzier-le-Vieux, a commune in the Allier department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of approximately 96,800 people, classifying it as a large agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent from the VICHY plant is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Allier River, a tributary of the Loire River, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
As a facility serving over 10,000 population equivalent in France, the VICHY plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment.
For agglomerations of this size, the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive requires at least secondary treatment. In sensitive areas, such as those affecting nutrient-sensitive water bodies, tertiary treatment for nitrogen and phosphorus removal may be required.
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