Overview
Beauvoisin wastewater treatment plant serves approximately 6,300 residents in Occitanie, France. The facility operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive, which mandates secondary treatment for agglomerations of this scale.
The Beauvoisin wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Beauvoisin, within the Gard department of the Occitanie region in southern France. The facility serves a population of approximately 6,327 people, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under French and EU regulations. As a plant serving fewer than 10,000 population equivalents, it falls under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires appropriate treatment before discharge. French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment to meet national water quality standards. The treated effluent from the Beauvoisin plant is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River system. The facility plays a key role in protecting the region's water resources and downstream ecosystems, including the Camargue delta, a ecologically sensitive area known for its wetlands and biodiversity.
Environmental context
The Beauvoisin plant discharges into the local drainage network that feeds the Vistre River, a tributary of the Rhône. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea via the Camargue delta, a vast wetland complex that supports diverse aquatic life and migratory birds. The plant's treatment helps reduce nutrient and pollutant loads entering this sensitive coastal ecosystem.
Frequently asked questions
The Beauvoisin wastewater treatment plant is located in the commune of Beauvoisin, in the Gard department of the Occitanie region in southern France.
The plant serves approximately 6,327 residents, classifying it as a small to medium agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which flows into the Vistre River, a tributary of the Rhône River, ultimately reaching the Mediterranean Sea.
Under the EU UWWTD (91/271/EEC), plants serving between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalents must provide secondary treatment. Beauvoisin, serving 6,327 PE, is required to meet this standard to protect receiving waters.
French plants of this scale typically employ secondary biological treatment, such as activated sludge or biofiltration, to reduce organic matter and suspended solids before discharge.
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