Overview
LA RHUMERIE is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Matoury, French Guiana, serving 500 people. It discharges 89.20 m³/day and is located within 10 km of the coast.
LA RHUMERIE is a wastewater treatment facility located in Matoury, a commune in the French overseas department of French Guiana. The plant serves a small population of 500 and operates with advanced treatment processes, reflecting the high environmental standards applied in French territories. Its location near the coast underscores the importance of effective treatment to protect marine ecosystems. As an advanced treatment plant, LA RHUMERIE likely employs processes that go beyond secondary treatment, such as nutrient removal or disinfection, to meet stringent effluent quality requirements. The plant has a designed capacity of 500 m³/day and currently discharges 89.20 m³/day, indicating it operates well below capacity. French Guiana follows European Union wastewater directives, which mandate advanced treatment for sensitive areas, including coastal zones. The plant's treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Atlantic Ocean. The coastal environment of French Guiana supports diverse marine life, including mangroves and estuaries that are ecologically sensitive. By providing advanced treatment, LA RHUMERIE helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding water quality in the region.
Environmental context
LA RHUMERIE discharges into the coastal watershed of French Guiana, which drains into the Atlantic Ocean. The region's estuaries and mangroves provide critical habitat for fish, crustaceans, and migratory birds. Advanced treatment at the plant helps minimize eutrophication risks and protects the ecological integrity of these sensitive coastal ecosystems.
Frequently asked questions
LA RHUMERIE is located at 12, Rue des Cannes, Cogneau Lamirande, Matoury, Cayenne, Guyane, 97351, France, in the French overseas department of French Guiana.
LA RHUMERIE serves a population of 500 people, making it a small-scale treatment facility.
The plant discharges treated effluent into local waterways that flow to the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastal location requires advanced treatment to protect marine ecosystems.
LA RHUMERIE provides advanced treatment, which typically includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
As a French territory, French Guiana follows EU directives, including the Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive. Advanced treatment is required for sensitive coastal areas to prevent eutrophication and protect biodiversity.
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