Overview
Bagnols-sur-Cèze wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 38,480 people in Occitanie, France. It operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Bagnols-sur-Cèze wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Bagnols-sur-Cèze, within the Gard department of the Occitanie region in southern France. It serves an estimated population of 38,480, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French wastewater facility, the plant is subject to the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent. The plant's treatment processes are designed to meet these standards, ensuring effective removal of organic matter and nutrients before discharge. The treated effluent is discharged into the Cèze River, a tributary of the Rhône, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant plays a key role in protecting the local watershed and downstream ecosystems, including the Rhône delta and coastal marine environments, from nutrient pollution and other contaminants.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Cèze River, which flows into the Rhône River and ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea. The Cèze River supports diverse aquatic life and is part of a regional watershed that includes sensitive karst landscapes. Downstream, the Rhône delta and coastal lagoons are ecologically important areas that benefit from effective wastewater treatment to prevent eutrophication and habitat degradation.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin Vieux de Chusclan, Bagnols-sur-Cèze, in the Gard department of the Occitanie region, France.
The plant serves approximately 38,480 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated wastewater is discharged into the Cèze River, a tributary of the Rhône River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility serving over 10,000 people, it must comply with the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment and, in sensitive areas, tertiary treatment for nutrient removal.
Under the EU UWWTD, agglomerations between 10,000 and 150,000 population equivalent are required to have at least secondary treatment, which includes biological treatment to remove organic matter.
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