Overview
CAYENNE CAMP DU TIGRE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Cayenne, French Guiana, serving a population of 400. It discharges treated effluent near the coast, with a design capacity of 1,100 m³/day.
CAYENNE CAMP DU TIGRE 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 400 and is situated in the Camp La Verdure area along Route du Tigre. It operates under French and EU regulations, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive coastal areas. The plant provides advanced treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent before discharge. With a design capacity of 1,100 m³/day and an actual discharge volume of 71.36 m³/day, the facility operates well below its capacity, indicating potential for future growth. As a French facility, it complies with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive areas. The treated effluent is released into the coastal waters near Cayenne, which ultimately drain into the Atlantic Ocean. The surrounding environment includes mangrove ecosystems and estuarine habitats that support diverse marine life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these sensitive coastal waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into coastal waters near Cayenne, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This region features mangrove forests and estuarine habitats that serve as nurseries for fish and crustaceans. Advanced treatment is critical to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity in these ecologically sensitive coastal zones.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Camp La Verdure, Route du Tigre, in Cayenne, French Guiana, an overseas department of France.
The plant serves a population of 400 people in the Cayenne area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into coastal waters near Cayenne, which flow into the Atlantic Ocean.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal to protect sensitive coastal environments.
As a French facility, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires advanced treatment for discharges into sensitive coastal areas to prevent eutrophication.
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