BEAULIEU RESTINCLIERES Wastewater Treatment Plant, Restinclières, Occitanie

BEAULIEU RESTINCLIERES is a wastewater treatment facility located in Restinclières, a commune in the Hérault department of Occitanie, southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 2,700 residents and is situated near the city of Montpellier. It operates under the French regulatory framework, which implements the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this scale. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, ensuring a high level of pollutant removal before discharge. It has a designed capacity of 5,200 m³/day and currently treats an average daily volume of 481.68 m³, indicating significant spare capacity. As an advanced treatment facility, it likely includes nutrient removal (nitrogen and phosphorus) to protect sensitive receiving waters. The treated effluent is discharged into the local hydrological network, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea. The plant's proximity to the coast (within 10 km) means its discharge contributes to the water quality of coastal lagoons and marine environments. Advanced treatment helps minimize eutrophication risks and protects the region's ecologically sensitive coastal ecosystems.

The plant discharges into the Mediterranean Sea via local watercourses in the Hérault department. The coastal zone supports diverse marine life, including seagrass meadows and fish nurseries, which are sensitive to nutrient pollution. Advanced treatment reduces the risk of algal blooms and maintains water quality for tourism and fisheries.