VOVES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Les Villages Vovéens, Centre-Val de Loire

The VOVES wastewater treatment plant is located in Les Villages Vovéens, within the Centre-Val de Loire region of France. It serves a population of approximately 2,223 people and has a designed capacity of 4,000 m³ per day, with a current discharge volume of 396.58 m³ per day. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. As a French wastewater facility, VOVES operates under the European Union's Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment for agglomerations of this size. Advanced treatment is typically mandated for sensitive areas to reduce nutrients and protect water quality. The plant's capacity utilization suggests it has room for future growth or seasonal variations. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River basin. The Loire is one of France's major rivers, flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's aquatic ecosystems benefit from the advanced treatment, which helps maintain water quality and supports biodiversity in the downstream environment.

The VOVES plant discharges into the local water network within the Loire River basin. The Loire River flows through central France and empties into the Bay of Biscay (Atlantic Ocean). This watershed supports diverse aquatic life, including migratory fish species. Advanced treatment at the plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream water quality and ecological balance.