Overview
BARJOLS wastewater treatment plant serves Barjols in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It provides advanced treatment for a population of 3,910 with a designed capacity of 6,000 m³/day.
The BARJOLS wastewater treatment plant is located in Barjols, a commune in the Var department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of approximately 3,910 residents, making it a small-scale municipal facility. The plant is situated near the Route de Brignoles and operates within the broader wastewater infrastructure of the region. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. Its designed capacity is 6,000 m³/day, and the current discharge volume is 697.54 m³/day, indicating ample reserve capacity. The facility is not located within 10 km of the coast but is within 50 km, placing it in a coastal-inland transition zone. The treated effluent is discharged into a local watercourse that ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Argens River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting downstream water quality, including the Argens River and its associated ecosystems, which support diverse aquatic life and are important for regional biodiversity.
Environmental context
The BARJOLS plant discharges into a tributary of the Argens River, which flows into the Mediterranean Sea near Fréjus. The Argens River basin supports a variety of aquatic habitats and is ecologically sensitive due to its role in sustaining fish populations and migratory species. The plant's advanced treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads, safeguarding the river's health and the coastal marine environment downstream.
Frequently asked questions
The BARJOLS plant is located on Route de Brignoles in Barjols, Var, Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France.
The plant serves approximately 3,910 residents in the commune of Barjols and surrounding areas.
The plant provides advanced treatment, which includes nutrient removal and disinfection, exceeding the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The treated effluent is discharged into a local stream that flows into the Argens River, which ultimately reaches the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant serving a small agglomeration, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment as a minimum. The plant's advanced treatment exceeds these requirements, ensuring high environmental protection.
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