Overview
Barcelonnette wastewater treatment plant serves Saint-Pons and Barcelonnette in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It handles a population equivalent of 31,815 under EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive standards.
The Barcelonnette wastewater treatment plant is located in Saint-Pons, near Barcelonnette, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of approximately 31,815, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations. As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The plant's discharge is regulated by French authorities, ensuring compliance with national water quality standards. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which drains into the Ubaye River, a tributary of the Durance River. The Durance flows into the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea. This alpine river system supports diverse aquatic life and is important for regional water resources.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the Ubaye River, which flows through the Ubaye Valley in the French Alps. The Ubaye joins the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône, which empties into the Mediterranean Sea. The watershed supports sensitive alpine ecosystems and is a key water source for downstream agriculture and communities.
Frequently asked questions
The plant is located at Chemin du Pont des Chapeliers, Saint-Pons, near Barcelonnette, in the Alpes-de-Haute-Provence department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves a population equivalent of 31,815, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
Treated effluent is discharged into the Ubaye River, which flows into the Durance River, a major tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French facility, the plant operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
Under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, plants serving over 15,000 population equivalent in sensitive areas require tertiary treatment. For standard areas, secondary treatment is typical.
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