Overview
Villefranche-sur-Cher wastewater treatment plant in Centre-Val de Loire, France, provides secondary treatment for a population of 903. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting the region's environmental health.
The Villefranche-sur-Cher wastewater treatment plant, located in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France, serves a population of 903 residents. Situated in the commune of Villefranche-sur-Cher, this facility is part of the municipal infrastructure managed under French water regulations. The plant operates with a designed capacity of 3000 cubic meters per day, indicating it is sized to accommodate future growth or seasonal variations in flow. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard biological process required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. Secondary treatment effectively removes organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring that the effluent meets quality standards before discharge. The plant's discharge volume of 161.09 cubic meters per day suggests it operates well within its capacity, reflecting efficient management of the local wastewater load. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire basin is ecologically significant, supporting diverse aquatic life and serving as a vital water resource for the region. By maintaining secondary treatment standards, the plant helps protect downstream water quality and the broader Loire River ecosystem.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which flows into the Cher River and then the Loire River, one of France's major waterways. The Loire basin supports diverse aquatic habitats and is an important ecological corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, contributing to the overall health of this sensitive river system.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Villefranche-sur-Cher, in the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. Its address is Chemin de l'Escouriou, L'Escouriou, Villefranche-sur-Cher, 41200.
The plant serves a population of 903 residents in the Villefranche-sur-Cher area.
The plant provides secondary treatment, a biological process that removes organic matter and suspended solids. This is the standard treatment level required under EU regulations for communities of this size.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Cher River, a tributary of the Loire River. The Loire ultimately reaches the Atlantic Ocean.
As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 people, it is classified as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. The directive requires secondary treatment for such plants, which this facility provides.
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