Overview
BEDARIEUX nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant in Bédarieux, Occitanie, France, serving approximately 5,000 people. It discharges treated water into the local watershed, supporting downstream ecosystems.
BEDARIEUX nouvelle is an advanced wastewater treatment plant located in Bédarieux, in the Occitanie region of southern France. The plant serves a population of approximately 5,000 residents, providing essential sanitation services for this small agglomeration. Its location near the Orb River valley places it within a region characterized by Mediterranean climate and varied terrain. The plant employs advanced treatment processes, which go beyond the secondary treatment standard required by the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC) for agglomerations of this size. This level of treatment ensures high-quality effluent, reducing nutrient loads and protecting sensitive receiving waters. The plant has a designed capacity of 9,500 cubic meters per day, with an average daily discharge of about 892 cubic meters, indicating ample reserve capacity. The treated effluent from BEDARIEUX nouvelle ultimately drains into the Orb River, which flows southward to the Mediterranean Sea near Valras-Plage. The Orb River supports diverse aquatic life and is an important corridor for migratory fish species. The plant's advanced treatment helps maintain water quality in this coastal watershed, contributing to the ecological health of the Mediterranean coastal zone.
Environmental context
BEDARIEUX nouvelle discharges into the Orb River basin, which flows through the Hérault department before reaching the Mediterranean Sea. The Orb River supports a variety of freshwater species and provides habitat for migratory fish. The plant's advanced treatment reduces nutrient and pollutant loads, helping to protect downstream water quality and the sensitive coastal environment of the Gulf of Lion.
Frequently asked questions
BEDARIEUX nouvelle is located in Bédarieux, in the Occitanie region of southern France, near the Orb River.
The plant serves approximately 5,000 residents in the Bédarieux area.
The treated effluent is discharged into the Orb River, which flows south to the Mediterranean Sea.
The plant provides advanced treatment, exceeding the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive's secondary treatment requirement for agglomerations of this size.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which mandates secondary treatment for populations over 2,000. The plant's advanced treatment goes beyond this standard, ensuring high-quality effluent.
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