Overview
YDES Champagnac is a secondary wastewater treatment plant in Ydes, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France, serving approximately 1,993 people with a designed capacity of 3,350 m³/day.
YDES Champagnac is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Ydes, within the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 1,993 and has a designed capacity of 3,350 cubic meters per day, with a current discharge volume of 355.55 cubic meters per day. The plant provides secondary treatment, which is the standard level required under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000. Secondary treatment typically involves biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids, ensuring compliance with European water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Dordogne River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the water quality of the region's rivers and streams, supporting aquatic ecosystems and downstream uses such as agriculture and recreation.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Dordogne River basin, a major river system in southwestern France that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. The region is characterized by rural and agricultural landscapes, with the Dordogne supporting diverse aquatic life, including fish species such as salmon and trout. The plant's secondary treatment helps reduce nutrient and organic pollution, safeguarding the ecological health of the river and its downstream environments.
Frequently asked questions
YDES Champagnac is located in Ydes, a commune in the Cantal department of Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. The address is D 922, Le Fayet, Ydes.
The plant serves approximately 1,993 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Dordogne River basin. The plant uses secondary treatment to reduce pollutants before discharge.
As a French facility, YDES Champagnac operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets standards for collection, treatment, and discharge of urban wastewater.
For agglomerations with a population equivalent between 2,000 and 10,000, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. This typically involves biological processes to remove organic matter and suspended solids.
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