Overview
CAYENNE AM Javouhey is an advanced treatment plant in Cayenne, French Guiana, serving 250 people. It discharges 44.60 m³/day of treated wastewater near the coast.
CAYENNE AM Javouhey is a wastewater treatment facility located in Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, an overseas department of France. The plant serves a small population of 250 and operates with advanced treatment processes, reflecting the high environmental standards applied in French territories. As a facility in a French overseas department, the plant is subject to French national regulations transposing the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). For small agglomerations, the directive requires appropriate treatment before discharge, and advanced treatment goes beyond secondary standards to provide additional nutrient removal or disinfection. The plant discharges into the coastal waters of the Atlantic Ocean near Cayenne. The coastal environment supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and estuaries that are ecologically sensitive. The treated effluent contributes to protecting the local marine ecosystem from nutrient pollution and pathogens.
Environmental context
The plant discharges near the Atlantic coast of French Guiana, a region characterized by extensive mangrove forests and estuaries that serve as critical habitats for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. The coastal waters ultimately connect to the Atlantic Ocean, where nutrient inputs can affect marine biodiversity. Advanced treatment helps minimize the ecological impact on these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
CAYENNE AM Javouhey is located in Cayenne, the capital of French Guiana, an overseas department of France. The address is Secours Catolique, 37, Rue Jean Eudleur, Cité Lafaurie, Cayenne.
The plant serves a population of 250 people, making it a small-scale facility designed for a localized community.
The plant discharges treated wastewater into coastal waters near Cayenne, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The advanced treatment process ensures high-quality effluent before discharge.
As a French facility, the plant operates under French national regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). This directive sets standards for treatment based on population size and receiving water sensitivity.
For small agglomerations under the EU directive, appropriate treatment is required. Advanced treatment, as used at this plant, goes beyond secondary to include nutrient removal or disinfection, which is beneficial for protecting coastal ecosystems.
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