Overview
ARMISSAN VINASSAN wastewater treatment plant serves Armissan, France, in the Occitanie region. It has a designed capacity of 1.00 and serves a population of 5,954.
The ARMISSAN VINASSAN wastewater treatment plant is located in Armissan, near Narbonne in the Occitanie region of southern France. It serves a population of approximately 5,954 people and has a designed capacity of 1.00, indicating a small-scale facility typical of rural agglomerations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size (under 10,000 population equivalent). The regulatory framework ensures compliance with European standards for wastewater treatment. The plant discharges treated wastewater into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Aude River and coastal lagoons. This coastal proximity (within 50 km) means the plant's effluent must meet stringent standards to protect sensitive marine and lagoon ecosystems, including the nearby Narbonnaise en Méditerranée natural park.
Environmental context
The plant's treated effluent enters the local drainage network, which flows into the Aude River and then into the Mediterranean Sea via the Gulf of Lion. The coastal lagoons and marine environment in this region support diverse aquatic life, including fish nurseries and migratory birds. Protecting water quality is critical to maintain the ecological balance of these sensitive coastal habitats.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located in Armissan, near Narbonne, in the Occitanie region of southern France.
The plant serves a population of 5,954 people.
The plant discharges treated effluent into the local watershed, which flows into the Aude River and eventually reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which sets treatment standards based on population served and receiving water sensitivity.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations under 10,000 population equivalent typically require secondary treatment, which includes biological processes to reduce organic matter and suspended solids.
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