Overview
CAYENNE JARDIN DE JADE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Matoury, French Guiana, serving a population of 310. It discharges 55.30 cubic meters of treated wastewater daily.
CAYENNE JARDIN DE JADE is a wastewater treatment plant located in Matoury, near Cayenne, in the French overseas department of French Guiana. The plant serves a small population of 310 people and operates with advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. As an advanced treatment facility, it goes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants, meeting stringent standards. The plant has a designed capacity of 334 cubic meters per day and currently discharges 55.30 cubic meters daily, indicating ample capacity for future growth. The plant is situated within 10 kilometers of the coast, and its treated effluent likely discharges into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. This coastal proximity necessitates careful management to protect marine ecosystems, and the advanced treatment helps minimize environmental impact.
Environmental context
The plant is located near the coast of French Guiana, a region characterized by tropical rainforests and diverse aquatic habitats. Treated wastewater from the plant likely flows into small rivers or creeks that drain into the Atlantic Ocean, supporting mangrove ecosystems and coastal fisheries. The advanced treatment level helps protect these sensitive environments from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Matoury, near Cayenne, in the French overseas department of French Guiana.
The plant serves a population of 310 people.
The plant uses advanced treatment processes and discharges treated effluent into local waterways that eventually reach the Atlantic Ocean.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates advanced treatment for sensitive areas.
For small agglomerations in French Guiana, advanced treatment is often required to protect sensitive coastal and marine environments, as implemented at this plant.
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