Overview
CNES wastewater treatment plant in Kourou, French Guiana, serves 950 people with advanced treatment. It discharges 169.48 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the Atlantic coast.
The CNES wastewater treatment plant is located in Kourou, French Guiana, serving a population of 950. The plant is situated near the Guiana Space Centre and operates under French regulations, which transpose the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. As a small agglomeration, it is required to provide appropriate treatment before discharge. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring high-quality effluent. With a designed capacity of 933.00 m³/day and a current discharge volume of 169.48 m³/day, it operates well below its capacity. The facility is managed as part of the municipal wastewater infrastructure for the Kourou area. The treated effluent is discharged into the Atlantic Ocean, as the plant is within 10 km of the coast. The local watershed includes the Kourou River and surrounding coastal ecosystems, which support diverse marine life. The plant's advanced treatment helps protect these sensitive coastal waters from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The CNES plant discharges into the Atlantic Ocean near the mouth of the Kourou River. This coastal region supports mangrove forests and diverse marine habitats, including sea turtle nesting sites. The advanced treatment reduces the risk of eutrophication and protects downstream coral reefs and fisheries.
Frequently asked questions
The CNES wastewater treatment plant is located at Route de l'Espace, Centre technique, Kourou, Cayenne, Guyane, 97310, France, near the Guiana Space Centre.
The plant serves a population of 950 people in the Kourou area.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the Atlantic Ocean, as it is located within 10 km of the coast.
The CNES plant provides advanced treatment, which includes processes beyond secondary treatment to remove nutrients and other pollutants.
The plant operates under French regulations that implement the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. For small agglomerations like this, appropriate treatment is required to protect sensitive coastal waters.
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