VOUVRAY Le Pont de Cisse Wastewater Treatment Plant, Vouvray, France

The VOUVRAY Le Pont de Cisse wastewater treatment plant is located in Vouvray, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population of approximately 9,563 residents, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. The plant is situated near the Loire River, a major watercourse in the region. 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. The directive also mandates appropriate treatment levels to protect sensitive areas, such as the Loire River basin. The plant is expected to meet these regulatory standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River. The Loire is one of France's longest rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The plant plays a key role in protecting water quality in this ecologically significant river system, which supports diverse aquatic life and is an important migratory corridor for fish species.

The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows through the Centre-Val de Loire region before reaching the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire is a major European river with rich biodiversity, including migratory fish like Atlantic salmon and European eel. The plant's operations help maintain water quality in this sensitive river ecosystem, which is vital for both ecological health and human uses such as drinking water and recreation.