Overview
AUMONT AUBRAC is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Peyre en Aubrac, Occitanie, France, serving 3,640 people with a designed capacity of 3,900 m³/day.
AUMONT AUBRAC is a wastewater treatment plant located in Peyre en Aubrac, within the Occitanie region of southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 3,640 people, reflecting its role in a small rural agglomeration. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC). The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. With a designed capacity of 3,900 m³/day and an average discharge volume of 649.37 m³/day, the plant operates well below its capacity, indicating robust infrastructure for current demand. Advanced treatment typically includes nutrient removal, which is critical for protecting sensitive water bodies. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Atlantic Ocean via the Garonne River system. The plant's advanced treatment helps safeguard downstream aquatic ecosystems, including rivers and estuaries that support diverse wildlife and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed within the Garonne River basin, which flows into the Atlantic Ocean. This region features a mix of agricultural and natural landscapes, and the receiving waters support diverse aquatic life. Advanced treatment at this plant helps reduce nutrient loading, protecting downstream habitats from eutrophication and maintaining water quality for ecological health.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at 684, Route de Fau-de-Peyre, Les Huttes, Aumont-Aubrac, Peyre en Aubrac, in the Lozère department of Occitanie, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,640 people, classifying it as a small agglomeration under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal beyond secondary treatment, ensuring high-quality effluent discharge.
As a small agglomeration in a sensitive area, the plant is required to meet stringent standards under the EU UWWTD. Advanced treatment helps comply with requirements for nutrient removal to protect downstream water bodies.
The plant has a designed capacity of 3,900 m³/day, with an average discharge volume of 649.37 m³/day, indicating ample capacity for current demand.
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