Overview
YSSINGEAUX Apilhac wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 9,094 people in Yssingeaux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
YSSINGEAUX Apilhac is a wastewater treatment plant located in the commune of Yssingeaux, within the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region in central France. The facility serves a population of approximately 9,094, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. Its location in the Loire River basin places it within a region known for its diverse aquatic ecosystems. As a plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the requirements of the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum standard. The directive also requires appropriate treatment before discharge into freshwater bodies to protect water quality. The regulatory framework ensures compliance with national and EU standards. The treated effluent from the plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Loire River, one of France's major rivers flowing into the Atlantic Ocean. The Loire basin supports a rich variety of aquatic life, including migratory fish species such as salmon and eels. The plant's operation contributes to maintaining the ecological health of this important river system.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Loire River basin, which flows westward through central France before emptying into the Atlantic Ocean near Saint-Nazaire. The Loire is known for its biodiversity, including populations of Atlantic salmon and European eel. The watershed includes sensitive habitats that rely on good water quality, making effective wastewater treatment essential for downstream ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
YSSINGEAUX Apilhac is located in the commune of Yssingeaux, in the Haute-Loire department of the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region, France.
The plant serves approximately 9,094 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Loire River basin, ultimately reaching the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant helps protect the water quality of the Loire River and its tributaries, which support diverse aquatic life including migratory fish.
As a plant serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and appropriate discharge standards to protect water bodies.
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