Overview
AUXONNE wastewater treatment plant serves Auxonne, Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 30,804 people under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The AUXONNE wastewater treatment plant is located in Auxonne, a commune in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. The facility serves a population of approximately 30,804, placing it in the medium agglomeration category under EU regulations. As a French plant, AUXONNE operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more advanced treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. Compliance with the directive ensures appropriate treatment standards. The treated effluent from AUXONNE is discharged into local waterways that ultimately drain into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the Saône-Rhône river system from nutrient pollution and maintaining water quality for downstream ecosystems and communities.
Environmental context
The AUXONNE plant discharges into the Saône River basin, which flows into the Rhône River and then the Mediterranean Sea. This watershed supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish. The plant's treatment helps prevent eutrophication in downstream waters, particularly in the Rhône delta and coastal Mediterranean areas.
Frequently asked questions
The AUXONNE plant is located in Auxonne, in the Côte-d'Or department of Bourgogne-Franche-Comté, France. Its address is Rue de Chardenot, La Grande Mare, Auxonne.
The plant serves approximately 30,804 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into local waterways that flow into the Saône River, a major tributary of the Rhône, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving over 10,000 people, AUXONNE is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. If the receiving waters are sensitive, tertiary treatment may be required.
Plants of this scale in France typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to meet EU standards. Some may include nutrient removal if discharging into sensitive areas.
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