Overview
BEDOIN wastewater treatment plant serves the commune of Bédoin in Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It treats wastewater for approximately 9,900 residents under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive.
The BEDOIN wastewater treatment plant is located in Bédoin, a commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. It serves a population of approximately 9,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under European Union regulations. As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size. The directive also mandates more stringent treatment if the receiving waters are designated as sensitive areas. It is expected to meet the regulatory standards for its population tier. The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which ultimately drains into the Mediterranean Sea via the Rhône River basin. The plant plays a key role in protecting the region's water quality, supporting both local ecosystems and downstream aquatic life.
Environmental context
The plant discharges into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin. The Rhône flows into the Mediterranean Sea, supporting diverse aquatic habitats and important migratory fish species. The region's Mediterranean climate and karst geology make water resources particularly sensitive to pollution, emphasizing the need for effective wastewater treatment.
Frequently asked questions
The BEDOIN plant is located in Bédoin, a commune in the Vaucluse department of Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur, France. Its address is Chemin Van Ouest, La Font du Peyrier, Bédoin.
The plant serves approximately 9,900 people, classifying it as a medium-sized agglomeration under EU regulations.
The treated effluent is discharged into the local watershed, which is part of the Rhône River basin, ultimately flowing into the Mediterranean Sea.
As a French plant, it operates under the EU Urban Waste Water Treatment Directive (91/271/EEC), which requires secondary treatment for agglomerations of this size and potentially tertiary treatment if the receiving waters are sensitive.
For agglomerations between 2,000 and 10,000 population equivalent, the EU directive mandates secondary treatment. In France, this is typically achieved through biological processes such as activated sludge or biofiltration.
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